finaddict Posted October 22, 2005 Report Share Posted October 22, 2005 I would like other peoples ideas on what to keep for stirring up the sand bed? Was thinking a sand sifting star ! I think they can get big. 12inch. So ehat every one have for keeping the sand stirred up? Not adding one yet!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cap'n Posted October 22, 2005 Report Share Posted October 22, 2005 A sand sifting star will work but you really don't need it once you have an established tank. The bristleworms and other microfauna will move the sand around lots. How deep is the sand bed? Don't buy a brittle star, they get big, hide most of the time and have been known to eat fish. The only brittle stars you want in the tank are the tiny ones that come in as hitch-hikers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finaddict Posted October 22, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2005 the sand bed in 3-4 inches deep. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSTR Posted October 22, 2005 Report Share Posted October 22, 2005 (edited) Connie, Better bet than stars is use snails to stir the sandbed, specifically nassarius or cerith snails. It what I use in with my dwarf seahorses and they keep the bed fairly stired. I will most likely oreder a bunch more to place in my reef tank. JMO Edited October 22, 2005 by JSTR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finaddict Posted October 22, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2005 thanks paul, I have 2 turbo snails but they stay on the live rock. I will look into adding a few ceriths.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSTR Posted October 22, 2005 Report Share Posted October 22, 2005 depending on who you talk to they recommend 1-2 snails per gallon, I have them in a 10gall tank with 4 ceriths and 6 nassarius (these will breed and give lots more). Unfortunately I havent found any in town here recently, If you do please let me know where, I need more ceriths. Another option other than stars is a gobie or two, they wont do the whole tank but the area around they cave is very clean.LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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