SRC Member arcanehacker Posted January 4, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted January 4, 2004 How do you guys maintain sand beds? I've seen many after a few months, the sand bed starts to grow algae and stuff. Also those left over food stuff in the SB. How generally is it maintained? take out sand and clean? what about dirt in SB? Quote Why do we use "My 2 cents worth" when 1 cents are not legal tender in Singapore anymore? Shouldn't it be 5 cents worth? "Its easier to blame the 'mantis' or crabs in the tank for missing & dead livestocks.." http://arcanehacker.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moron Posted January 4, 2004 Share Posted January 4, 2004 I disturb only the surface once a while but not too deep. Gobi would be good alternative to do the work. Also had to control amount of food and light to reduce dirt/algae Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member arcanehacker Posted January 4, 2004 Author SRC Member Share Posted January 4, 2004 I disturb only the surface once a while but not too deep. Gobi would be good alternative to do the work. Also had to control amount of food and light to reduce dirt/algae but what if in a few months time the algae grows outta control into the sandbed? (which I've seen many happened) Quote Why do we use "My 2 cents worth" when 1 cents are not legal tender in Singapore anymore? Shouldn't it be 5 cents worth? "Its easier to blame the 'mantis' or crabs in the tank for missing & dead livestocks.." http://arcanehacker.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moron Posted January 4, 2004 Share Posted January 4, 2004 inside the sand should be ok, I guess..its natural. Personally, I think it should be kept that way with all other inhabitants which again have some natural cycle. Perhaps a bit unsightly, thats why I maintain my surface only. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuEl Posted January 4, 2004 Share Posted January 4, 2004 Rowaphos...and a black sea cuke..if you want a few dwarf hermits. Quote Always something more important than fish. http://reefbuilders.com/2012/03/08/sps-pico-reef/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member arcanehacker Posted January 5, 2004 Author SRC Member Share Posted January 5, 2004 Rowaphos...and a black sea cuke..if you want a few dwarf hermits. I didn't know there's dwarf hermits.. .. do they really help? Or are they just like shrimps going around looking for left overs? ... Quote Why do we use "My 2 cents worth" when 1 cents are not legal tender in Singapore anymore? Shouldn't it be 5 cents worth? "Its easier to blame the 'mantis' or crabs in the tank for missing & dead livestocks.." http://arcanehacker.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member alanseah Posted January 5, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted January 5, 2004 if not u can go for star fish... they r gd SB helper.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuEl Posted January 5, 2004 Share Posted January 5, 2004 I didn't know there's dwarf hermits.. .. do they really help? Or are they just like shrimps going around looking for left overs? ... Hermits help eat nuisance algae. Drop by ML..they have small hermits from time to time. Quote Always something more important than fish. http://reefbuilders.com/2012/03/08/sps-pico-reef/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightningstrike Posted January 6, 2004 Share Posted January 6, 2004 i've heard of good reviews on a product call AZPO4. maybe u wanna find out more b4 buying..... Quote Austin the Westie: "I may be your best friend, but you are my everything". Lightning Strike's Back!!! Reefkeeping Is Not My Hobby, It's My Obsession. Austin's Birthday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Nic a Jon Posted January 6, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted January 6, 2004 I have some nassarius snail helping with the left overs... but the front part of my sandbed still brownish , dont know if its due to 4 tubes os T5 light on 12 hours everyday as those parts that is in the shade or under corals not brownish at all. Is brittle starfish or sea cuke good for cleaning sandbed? where to buy them..dont see them around LFS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member sugi Posted January 6, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted January 6, 2004 I caught my hermit crab eating my coco worm. So decided to banish it from my tank. Anyone interested to adopt ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member sinner Posted January 6, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted January 6, 2004 whahaha how much you letting go? collection point? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member sugi Posted January 6, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted January 6, 2004 Sinner, I stay in Punggol. Bought at S$5 and letting go at S$0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member arcanehacker Posted January 6, 2004 Author SRC Member Share Posted January 6, 2004 I caught my hermit crab eating my coco worm.So decided to banish it from my tank. Anyone interested to adopt ? I would but must know how big.. otherwise its gonna fight for space with my shrimps.. one question with no shell or snails around, how do they change their shell when they outgrown it? Quote Why do we use "My 2 cents worth" when 1 cents are not legal tender in Singapore anymore? Shouldn't it be 5 cents worth? "Its easier to blame the 'mantis' or crabs in the tank for missing & dead livestocks.." http://arcanehacker.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member sugi Posted January 6, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted January 6, 2004 Size: 2 inch with shell. I have no idea how they move house. May be they will call up for transportation services...hee. Any way, I will be home tonite after 7 pm. Interested SMS me at 96185693 before you come. I hope it is still alive cause I left it at other tank. This morning it is still alive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member arcanehacker Posted January 6, 2004 Author SRC Member Share Posted January 6, 2004 Size: 2 inch with shell.I have no idea how they move house. May be they will call up for transportation services...hee. Any way, I will be home tonite after 7 pm. Interested SMS me at 96185693 before you come. I hope it is still alive cause I left it at other tank. This morning it is still alive. sorry too big.. hope he finds a bigger home.. Quote Why do we use "My 2 cents worth" when 1 cents are not legal tender in Singapore anymore? Shouldn't it be 5 cents worth? "Its easier to blame the 'mantis' or crabs in the tank for missing & dead livestocks.." http://arcanehacker.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member sinner Posted January 6, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted January 6, 2004 i dun mind but it's too far from my side guess i got to give it a miss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member planetg Posted January 6, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted January 6, 2004 no one mention abt good circulation??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Achilles Tang Posted January 6, 2004 Share Posted January 6, 2004 There is nothing to 'maintain' in a DSB. Those algae that grows on it is a result of a high level of dissolved nutrients fueling their growth. You have to understand how to control that. Nitrates will gradually be removed by the workings of a properly setup DSB. The so-called reef janitors like snails, brittlestars, hermit crabs, pods, sea cukes etc can be employed to clean up excessive detritus. IMO, a very good skimmer will solve most of these nuisance algae problems. INVEST!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member arcanehacker Posted January 6, 2004 Author SRC Member Share Posted January 6, 2004 There is nothing to 'maintain' in a DSB. Those algae that grows on it is a result of a high level of dissolved nutrients fueling their growth. You have to understand how to control that. Nitrates will gradually be removed by the workings of a properly setup DSB. The so-called reef janitors like snails, brittlestars, hermit crabs, pods, sea cukes etc can be employed to clean up excessive detritus. IMO, a very good skimmer will solve most of these nuisance algae problems. INVEST!!! arg.. but one thing.. not many Protein Skimmers are made for a 1 feet tank... it'll probably look bigger than the tank itself.. Quote Why do we use "My 2 cents worth" when 1 cents are not legal tender in Singapore anymore? Shouldn't it be 5 cents worth? "Its easier to blame the 'mantis' or crabs in the tank for missing & dead livestocks.." http://arcanehacker.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Achilles Tang Posted January 6, 2004 Share Posted January 6, 2004 Which is why I don't really recommend anything smaller than a 2 ft tank for newbies. You have to really know what you doing should you go for a nano tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happystar Posted January 6, 2004 Share Posted January 6, 2004 I read some article, I think Azoo megazine, ...To control algae, water circulation also play a part, especially those tall tank, most of people neglect bottom circulation.... but I dunno how to decide a good circulation? help! Any comment?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member arcanehacker Posted January 6, 2004 Author SRC Member Share Posted January 6, 2004 Which is why I don't really recommend anything smaller than a 2 ft tank for newbies. You have to really know what you doing should you go for a nano tank. but room no space.. have to settle with a 1 feet... .. Quote Why do we use "My 2 cents worth" when 1 cents are not legal tender in Singapore anymore? Shouldn't it be 5 cents worth? "Its easier to blame the 'mantis' or crabs in the tank for missing & dead livestocks.." http://arcanehacker.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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