captmicha Le tired. Dec 6, 2006 2,052 0 36 40 Maryland, USA Mar 4, 2009 #1 Will these guys shift through pool sand so gas won't build up or would I still have to manually shift the sand?
Will these guys shift through pool sand so gas won't build up or would I still have to manually shift the sand?
Lupin Registered Member Sep 21, 2006 21,430 13 0 Lupin Information Super Highway/Goldfish Informati thegab.org Real Name Paul Mar 4, 2009 #2 They'll burrow around the sand.
sed03f a plant a fish Jul 23, 2008 683 0 0 Florida inverthobby.com Real Name Sarah Mar 4, 2009 #3 I know I have tons of them, but cant find them until feeding time, Im sure they are hiding in my sand somehwere
I know I have tons of them, but cant find them until feeding time, Im sure they are hiding in my sand somehwere
DarrylR AC Members Sep 17, 2007 1,402 0 36 36 Maryland Mar 4, 2009 #4 If you find a lot of them.... put a algae wafer in the corner and in time they swarm to it...
PaulJ69 CP addict Mar 18, 2008 1,186 0 36 37 NJ Mar 4, 2009 #5 They normally hide under the sand during the day. Once the light goes off, they come out.
thebrandon I like fish Jan 29, 2009 1,846 0 36 Tucson, AZ Mar 4, 2009 #6 I only see mine at night time, during the day they burrow through the sand
jpappy789 Plants need meat too Feb 18, 2007 26,364 5 89 35 Gainesville, FL Real Name Josh Mar 4, 2009 #7 I agree, virtually non existent during the day. Last edited by a moderator: Mar 4, 2009
thebrandon I like fish Jan 29, 2009 1,846 0 36 Tucson, AZ Mar 4, 2009 #8 they are pretty much the perfect "pest" snail when you have sand substrate
captmicha Le tired. Dec 6, 2006 2,052 0 36 40 Maryland, USA Mar 5, 2009 #9 So they do mix the sand around enough to cause sufficient gas release?
Star_Rider AC Moderators Dec 21, 2005 11,731 1 38 69 Spanaway, Wa. Real Name Ed Mar 5, 2009 #10 if you have enough of them ...yes