Siphoning Live Sand

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  1. Marine1

    Marine1 Plankton

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    If u siphon live sand during your cleaning and i mean the sand with all the worms and the little living critters in it. Wouldn't you be siphoning up all those little guys also?
     
    Marine1, Aug 13, 2006
    Marine1, Aug 13, 2006
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  2. amcarrig

    amcarrig Super Moderator

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    Yes. I see no need to clean a sandbed, especially if its set up properly.
     
    amcarrig, Aug 16, 2006
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  3. Marine1

    Marine1 Plankton

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    Thx for the reply amcarrig.
     
    Marine1, Aug 20, 2006
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  4. Reef Lover

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    I went to the NY Aquarium over the weekend, the divers were clean the tank and were siphoning the sand.
     
    Reef Lover, Aug 21, 2006
    Reef Lover, Aug 21, 2006
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