Should I go bare bottom on my 37g

[JedClampett]

I need convincing, so show off your bare bottom tanks, and what are some advantages chemistry wise, not just that it's easier to clean. I'm planning on doing a mixed reef

 

[Breakthecycle2]

Looks to plain for my taste.

 

[JedClampett]

Is a light sandbed bad for nitrates

 

[Breakthecycle2]

Is a light sandbed bad for nitrates

I've always had a sand bed and never had a nitrates problem.