sand bed cleaning

I dont understand why you wouldnt want to clean the sand? I cant imagine how many crabs, snails and such it would take to do it. If you have a crew of gobies, and stars to mix sand then why should I not syphon it out when I clean it. So does everyone just change water and nothing else? Do you have phosphates and nitrates?

 

I had the same problem.... No matter how many water changes or which direction the powerheads were aimed I would get green/brown buildup. I have the same problem with the sand vaccum. You need to pinch the hose when a bunch of sand gets in. I got an orange-spot goby though.....MAN THAT GUY REALLLLLLY earns his keep . sand stays white and he eats all of the junk too. I will NEVER be without one again.

 

I have a Spinecheek Goby and he is the best!! The hermits & snails can't even compare to the hard work my goby puts in! I have a new tank but have had brown algae, etc and he has my sand white as can be and he has a great personality, always greets me! It will be worth your $25 and less work on you!

Goodluck!

 

I have about 4 bar gobies that keep the sand stirred under my rocks,and a dragonette, and some chocolate stars. I have had some others, yellow wachmen, and a yellow headed goby but nobody got the job done.