Dsb effect

[Silverni2]

I just added a dsb to my 30 gallon fudg how long will it take to see nitrates reduced and is there anything I should look for like spikes or parameters being off?
Thanks
90 gallon display

 

[MIKE NY]

depends on your bio-load...take base tests now and then again in six months to see if there are any changes...

 

[Downbeach]

I just added a dsb to my 30 gallon fudg how long will it take to see nitrates reduced and is there anything I should look for like spikes or parameters being off?
Thanks
90 gallon display

You might find some information here:

http://www.ronshimek.com/deep_sand_beds.html

 

[20gallonreefer]

When I used to have a DSB I saw effects after about a month. My nitrates dropped from about 2ppm to 0 and never went up. You may need to brush the very top layer of sand to get the dirt off but never move the layers under that. Good Luck!

 

[Silverni2]

Thanks 20gallon reefer that's what I was looking for
downbeach good article