San or no sand

[MercuryXS]

If sand then how deep?

 

[arichmond1003]

It’s tough to say honestly. I love sad wrasses and the inverts that love/thrive in sand beds. But flow can be a pain with it. My first time around I was using oolite and hated it, now I’m using little bigger sand size and am having less issues. In the end... I vote sad

 

[vcollins9850]

If sand then how deep?

Think it depends on how much flow you are shooting for and if you think it will be a struggle to keep sand from shifting all the time. Easier to keep detritus off bottom without sand. Personal preference, I like the way a thin layer of sand looks, plus the added organisms and fish that enjoy a sand bed. Did a deep sand bed years ago on first tank and was hard to control nitrates. Of course probably had many other issues with that tank.

 

[MercuryXS]

Thanks for the input now any suggestions on light for 36in wide tank?

 

[BranchingHammer]

Reefbreeders photon 32 V2+ or Photon 24 V2+, but I would probably recommend the 32. Also, look into T5 hybrid systems like the Aquatic life T5 hybrid if money isn't an issue.