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Old 10-26-2008, 09:09 PM
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The smaller the grains are, the more surface area there is for bacteria to thrive on, thus helping to break down ammonia, nitrate and nitrite. IMO, go with fine. Here is a great article that will make you decide what to do, I know it helped me decide.

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