BareBottom, Whos got em:)

[kdblove_99]

When i have my 60 cube done i'm really considering barebottom.


Those that have switched to BB what do you think?

I love the thought of just having mega flow and not worrying about sand going everywhere.

My 180 i had alot of sand, hated it, This tanik now I added just enough to barely cover the bottom, Like the look better than the deep but still find it annoying.

[Reefugee]

When I redo my 120G, I am going bare bottom. With my two Tunzes, I had sand storms or sand mountains. Also - I figured it would be easier to keep "cleaner" water.

[kevin95695]

150g will be naked. Except coralline. Can't wait.

[josh holt]

i went bare bottom when i had my sps tank. i hated it at first but got used to it. when the coraline algae starts to grow on it it looks great. now i have a zoa only tank and it is bare bottom. i will not go back to a sand bed in my tanks.

[kdblove_99]

you putting starboard on the bottom? WHere can i get starboard?

[josh holt]

no starboard on mine. i believe you can get it at home depot or lowes.

[KMP]

anyone have pics of tanks w/starboard?

[Reefugee]

I have a glass tank, so I wall be using "Starboard." Starboard is a name brand that is also UV stable. From what I can gather, it could be pretty expensive. I am going to use high density polyethylene (HDPE) sheets. I will be ordering from Unite States Plastic Corp.

http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/pro...uct%5Fid=10369

If I buy it from USP, will TAPS cut it for me? Anyone have a table saw with an acrylic blade that I can use to cut my board? I will be beveling the edge with a router.

BTW - are you going to just lay your rock directly on top of the starboard or are you going to create a stand for your rock? I was thinking of elevating my rock slightly off the starboard so that I can blow detritus off of the bottom. It should also improve flow.