Cleaning Sand Bed

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  1. rachet2240

    rachet2240 Astrea Snail

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    Question how can I clean the sand bed with out removing water
     
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  2. starfish2217

    starfish2217 Horrid Stonefish

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    get a conch.. nassarius snails, gold head goby, diamond goby.. sea cucumbers.. the are lots of things to keep your sand clean :)
     
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  3. toua

    toua Flamingo Tongue

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    ha-ha, funny because i just rigged something up for that purpose not too long ago. i took a gravel vac, shortened the hose, and rubber band a filter sock to the end of it. i just let the filter sock sit in the water but it will trap the crud that you vac, remember to keep a towel handy :)
     
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  4. rachet2240

    rachet2240 Astrea Snail

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    thats a good idea thanks
     
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