Acan placement

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  1. muggle

    muggle Purple Spiny Lobster

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    Question-just bought some acan frags-

    Placed plug into sandbed-lfs said it would be fine-place in sandbed and just let her go

    Sound about right?

    Need to feed of course
     
    muggle, Oct 24, 2015
    muggle, Oct 24, 2015
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  2. Va Reef

    Va Reef Giant Squid

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    Sounds right, but you don't need to feed. It helps growth, but it's not necessary.
     
    Va Reef, Oct 24, 2015
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  3. Thatgrimguy

    Thatgrimguy Flying Squid

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    Just make sure it doesn't get flipped over in the sand or buried in any way, the poylps seem to die pretty fast when covered in sand.
     
    Thatgrimguy, Oct 25, 2015
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  4. DSC reef

    DSC reef Giant Squid

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    I keep my acans in the sand with no bad effects. Sandbed is fine.
     
    DSC reef, Oct 26, 2015
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  5. insanereefer420

    insanereefer420 Fire Worm

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    always wanted to do an acan. What type did you get?
     
    insanereefer420, Oct 27, 2015
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