View Full Version : Cleaning Sand
Saltyone
03-06-2003, 7:09 AM
Can someone one tell me how to clean sand in my tank? My LFS said it is more of a pain. I stir it up then just skim over the top of it with my Siphoner, that right???
VoodooChild
03-06-2003, 10:41 AM
You shouldn't have to clean it at all. Just get some hermits and maybe some stars to do the dirty work. I'd say a blue legged hermit per gallon is about right. If the tank is decent sized, I think the serpent and brittle stars work will work well, but I'm hoping someone will give their 2 cents.
What kind of sand is it?
Generally, you do not want to wash the sand. All the super-particles, that will cloud your water for a while, will end up being a very important part of your sand bed once they settle.
Saltyone
03-06-2003, 5:39 PM
Its in A 55 gallon tanks that is only 5 weeks old
Saltyone
03-06-2003, 6:46 PM
O yea I was told to use Part Silica sand from like Menards the a few bags of LS. So there is no need to Stir up the sand then go over the top of it with a gravel cleaner. Star fish and hermits will do all that??