need help with sand

Discussion in 'Sand' started by zzzzzzzzpr, Jul 18, 2012.

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  1. zzzzzzzzpr

    zzzzzzzzpr Purple Spiny Lobster

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    as you can see my sand needs help. i have all kinds of snails tilling the sand but its not helping. here are some pics. sick isnt it. should i tear down my tank to clean it or replace the sand? i have to remove some LR any ways. any suggestions would be nice. ty.
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    zzzzzzzzpr, Jul 18, 2012
    zzzzzzzzpr, Jul 18, 2012
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  2. Kevin_E

    Kevin_E Giant Squid

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    Looks fine too me. Lots of aiptasia is all.
     
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  3. Moby Duck

    Moby Duck Purple Spiny Lobster

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    What's wrong? The snails will take care of the algae in time, I'd leave them be
     
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  4. zzzzzzzzpr

    zzzzzzzzpr Purple Spiny Lobster

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    i guess all the pictures ive seen is that the sand is clean. my sand is all clumpy and dirty. if sand is suppose to look like this then im ok. just thought it should be cleaner idk. ty
     
    zzzzzzzzpr, Jul 18, 2012
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  5. Kevin_E

    Kevin_E Giant Squid

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    Ultimately, it's your sand and if you aren't pleased with it's appearance then things need to be done to make it pleasing to you. You could try increasing your flow.
     
    Kevin_E, Jul 18, 2012
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