Setting up a Neolamprologus Multifasciatus tank...

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Natosha24

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I am in the process of setting up a 10 gallon sand bottom tank for Neolamprologus Multifasciatus. I'm sure I'm going to have a lot of question so I'm going to ask them all in this one thread. Any tips, ideas, or advice are welcome and appreciated. So here is my first question. How deep should my sand be? I wasn't sure so I just went ahead and dumped some in (after rinsing, of course). Is this too much? At first glance I think it's too much and I should take some out, but then I'm like well maybe it's okay. So I decided to come here for the experts opinion! LoL. Thanks in advance guys!

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yea well see u should worry about the surface area of the sand more than the hight cuz the more shells the better but a standard 10 gal d othe trick and crushed coral would be nicce of course to increase hardness/ph
 
I understand the more shells the better, however, I have not got that far yet. Right now I'm working on the sand height--the shells have to sit on the sand so I want it right before I add them. What I'm trying to figure out is what depth the sand should be. Right now I have 2 1/2ish inches and it seems like too much but then again this is my first sand bottom tank so I don't really know. Also, should i mix the crushed coral in with the sand? Bury a small "bag" of it? Or stick it in the filter? I am wondering if it wouldn't look right in the sand.
 
jrh said:
If you have room for it in the filter, that's probably best. You'll get the most water circulation there.

Also, you might want to check out http://www.shelldwellers.com . The folks there can probably give you some good info.
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Thanks! Better be careful, I'll end up coming to you with all my questions. LoL. You do after all have the setup I'm looking to achieve. :hitting:
 
Multies would rather have no substrate and just shells. :) But if you use sand, I wouldn't use but maybe an inch high layer. Then, pile on the shells.
 
GirlieGirl8521 said:
Multies would rather have no substrate and just shells. :) But if you use sand, I wouldn't use but maybe an inch high layer. Then, pile on the shells.
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Not necessarily true. Mine have dug up the substrate and made the pile of shells their home. Shells are far more important of course.
 
But whereas some shellies will dig to bury their shells, multis act like they're digging to get rid of the sand. My dominant male will try to do the same with plants. He'll grab a sprig of flame moss that's gotten into the shellbed, and carry it over to the scrap pile and toss it out.
 
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