Can you run a fuge sand less?

Busa1340 · Feb 7, 2016

Thinking about running my fuge with no sand just rock n chetoa. Can this be done? I use to run deep sand bed in the past but didn't want that nutrient sink. Any thoughts? Thanks

Steve Maxwell · Feb 7, 2016

Just got live rock chunks in mine.

Pete polyp · Feb 7, 2016

Yep, you can do that if you want. There's nothing wrong with having no sand in your entire system

Busa1340 · Feb 7, 2016

Ok cool thanks

jetmaker · Feb 7, 2016

Busa1340 said:
Thinking about running my fuge with no sand just rock n chetoa. Can this be done? I use to run deep sand bed in the past but didn't want that nutrient sink. Any thoughts? Thanks

Yes

WVReefJunkie · Feb 7, 2016

mfinn · Feb 7, 2016

I only use chaeto in mine. Helps keep the detritus down.

jetmaker · Feb 7, 2016

mfinn said:
I only use chaeto in mine. Helps keep the detritus down.

And exports nutrients

jetmaker · Feb 7, 2016

A chaeto a day keeps bad algae away lol

Busa1340 · Feb 7, 2016

mfinn said:
I only use chaeto in mine. Helps keep the detritus down.

No rock?

Triggreef · Feb 7, 2016

I may do this when I change out my sump. My only worry is to lose all the filter feeding critters that live in the sand. Mine right now is just a mass of those filter feeding tube worms mixed in with spaghetti worms. I suppose they may not actually pull their own weight thought.

Busa1340 · Feb 7, 2016

Triggreef said:
I may do this when I change out my sump. My only worry is to lose all the filter feeding critters that live in the sand. Mine right now is just a mass of those filter feeding tube worms mixed in with spaghetti worms. I suppose they may not actually pull their own weight thought.

I should have mentioned that I will be having sand in the DT around 1-2 inches. So in your point hopefully will still achieve upstairs.

Sully · Feb 7, 2016

I have a HOB fudge. Nothing but chaeto and a little rubble for hitchhiker crabs to hide.

Triggreef · Feb 7, 2016

Busa1340 said:
I should have mentioned that I will be having sand in the DT around 1-2 inches. So in your point hopefully will still achieve upstairs.

I'm sure it would be fine either way. If you get cheato doing well it's going to work better than anything else can. There is a great method. I haven't been able to achieve it.