dirty sand

Discussion in 'Sand' started by armison89, Jun 22, 2011.

to remove this notice and enjoy 3reef content with less ads. 3reef membership is free.

  1. armison89

    armison89 Purple Spiny Lobster

    Joined:
    Apr 25, 2011
    Messages:
    473
    Location:
    clifton springs ny
    i have about 50 baby mollies in a 20 gall tall tank with 10 snails. i have little poops all over the sand bed how do i get rid of the poop? ive tryed my syphon but i got more sand then poop. is there anything alive that will clean it up?
     
    armison89, Jun 22, 2011
    armison89, Jun 22, 2011
    #1

    2. Click Here!

  2. Mr. Bill

    Mr. Bill Native Floridian

    Joined:
    May 28, 2011
    Messages:
    4,874
    Location:
    USA
    Hi,

    I use a battery-powered gravel vac. When I start getting sand, just release the button. The sand settles back out faster than detritus. You may need to increase your flow to help keep waste in suspension until it can be removed by the filter/overflow.

    There are sand sifters that will help keep your sandbed clean, but at this point they'd probably do more harm than good by burying more than they eat.
     
    Mr. Bill, Jun 22, 2011
    Mr. Bill, Jun 22, 2011
    #2
  3. EasyMac

    EasyMac Fire Worm

    Joined:
    Dec 11, 2010
    Messages:
    158
    Location:
    Los Angeles, CA
    Get some small hermit crabs!
     
    EasyMac, Jun 22, 2011
    EasyMac, Jun 22, 2011
    #3