really?? i thought it was good for extra filtration?? i dont think i would like the look of the tank without sand... never thought of going bb hmmmm i still need some more equipment i dont even have a skimmer yet... if i told you guys my setup you would probably laugh in my face or flip me off haha
You dont need an extrmely expensive set up with 20 different things to have a good tank.
My dad has kept healthy corals using a refugium, skimmer, good lights and power heads. No calcium reactor, no phosphate reactor, no RO/DI water.
He did dose Calcium and a few other elements each week, but that was about it.