Crabs,snails and sand

Discussion in 'Inverts' started by Shelle, Apr 17, 2009.

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  1. Shelle

    Shelle Astrea Snail

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    We will be moving in a few months and I'm going to be temporarily putting the inhabitants of my tank into a smaller holding tank until we make the move. I wanted to take this time to clean out all the sand in my current reef tank before adding it to the new tank in the new house. My question is, do snails and crabs need to have sand in the tank or can I leave the tank bare bottom for a few months (2 months) until the move?

    Thanks!
     
    Shelle, Apr 17, 2009
    Shelle, Apr 17, 2009
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  2. sostoudt

    sostoudt Giant Squid

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    nope they dont need it unless they are the type that bury them selves even if they are they probably will hide in the rock
     
    sostoudt, Apr 17, 2009
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  3. Shelle

    Shelle Astrea Snail

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    Nope, mine don't bury themselves in the sand. Thanks so much your response just made my life a bit easier!:kiss:
     
    Shelle, Apr 17, 2009
    Shelle, Apr 17, 2009
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