sand bed

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  1. dano

    dano Spaghetti Worm

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    what does everybody use to keep there sand bed nice and white? my lawnmower blenny does a good job stiring up the sand in the back of the tank. he is shy so he never comes to the front. my tank is about 4 months old and i get alot of brown algea. when it gets really bad i can skim the top with my vaccum. i dont have any critters yet but plan on after christmas.
     
    dano, Dec 17, 2004
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  2. reiple

    reiple Fire Shrimp

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    you can skim it as you said. I use a gravel cleaner to clean out some exposed sand which is about 30% floor space of the tank.
     
    reiple, Dec 17, 2004
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  3. amcarrig

    amcarrig Super Moderator

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    Get some nassarius snails and a sandsifting goby.  Lawnmower blennys aren't really known for sandsifting but the two animals I just mentioned are  :)
     
    amcarrig, Dec 17, 2004
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  4. MacnReef

    MacnReef Fire Shrimp

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    Nassarius are good but try one fighting conch per 2 sq/ft of tank bottom.

    Mike
     
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  5. MacnReef

    MacnReef Fire Shrimp

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    One more thing...what is causing all of your excessive nutrients? [smiley=wink3.gif]

    Mike
     
    MacnReef, Dec 17, 2004
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