how to get my sand cleaner

tgriffin · 06/05/2009, 07:40 PM

Hey guys,

I am very happy with everything with my tank so far with the exception to my sandbed. I have about a 3" sand bed and have 3 fish. I have mainly soft coral frags in the tank. One thing that is definitely lacking is my flow in the tank. I have ordered a koralia 2 and will be putting it in the tank as soon as it comes in. I'll list my setup below. I know I should, but I don't do water tests. I'm color blind and have had trouble with the test kits. I change my water 10-20% every two weeks.

60 gal uniquarium corner tank
250 watt HQI 14k phoenix bulb (10 hrs)
65 watt PC actinic bulb (1 hr before to 1 hr after the halide)
Rio 1700 (return)
koralia 1
Royal Gramma
False Percula
sixline wrasse
6 nassarius snails
approx 6 turbo snails
approx 7-8 hermit crabs
1 blood red shrimp
2 large tiger tail sea cucumbers

I'll listen to any constuctive critisism. I have had the tank up and running since Feb. I used rock and sand from an existing aquarium and my LFS tested my water for me and said that I probably won't have a cycle........any suggestions???? If my sand bed will get rid of the brown look I think it will look awesome.

Thanks in advance for any input

Ohiomom · 06/05/2009, 07:51 PM

Get a sand sifting goby..there at least 3-4 different kinds..they do a really nice job..hth

murfman · 06/05/2009, 07:51 PM

Nassarius snails are good too.

tgriffin · 06/05/2009, 07:57 PM

I've had two diamond sleeper gobies. They have either vanished or jumped out and died in my sump. I now have a plastic light crate covering the tank. I might try another one. Any suggestions on a good sand sifter that is not prone to jumping???

FutureBoyGenius · 06/05/2009, 08:17 PM

A Koralia #2 is going to be pretty tame. You could probably supplement it with two more Koralia #3's and be much happier.

I have had two #4s, a #3, and a #1 all in my 90gallon.

I think the #3's are the most versatile, they are easier to control than the #4s, but still have a wide current.

nikon187 · 06/05/2009, 08:46 PM

Agreed, you may need a couple more koralias for flow ( at least 2 #3s)

kikireef · 06/06/2009, 01:58 AM

I am also having the same problem. I am also adding more circulation as well. As far as sand sifting gobys go. I know of the diamond goby...but what others are there? Im not too familiar with them...

Ohiomom · 06/06/2009, 07:11 AM

Dragon goby..Amblygobius phalaena, this is the one I have..stays on the bottom mostly in my tank..

06/05/2009, 08:17 PM	#5
FutureBoyGenius Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 354	A Koralia #2 is going to be pretty tame. You could probably supplement it with two more Koralia #3's and be much happier. I have had two #4s, a #3, and a #1 all in my 90gallon. I think the #3's are the most versatile, they are easier to control than the #4s, but still have a wide current. __________________ ~Addicted to Salt~ Current Tank Info: Planning my next build

06/05/2009, 08:46 PM	#6
nikon187 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Edmonton Alberta Posts: 4,717	Agreed, you may need a couple more koralias for flow ( at least 2 #3s) __________________ ----------------- Current Tanks: New 210 custom 84 x 24 x 24, 60g sump, SWC 250 extreme with bubble blaster 5000, 2 vortech mp40, 2 vortech mp10, 12 T5, Water blaster 5000, warner marine bio pellets, 60g clownfish cube, red carpet anemone with a 25g sump,SRO octopus 1000sss, 250w radium, lumenarc large.

06/06/2009, 01:58 AM	#7
kikireef Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chino at The Preserve Posts: 1,107	I am also having the same problem. I am also adding more circulation as well. As far as sand sifting gobys go. I know of the diamond goby...but what others are there? Im not too familiar with them... __________________ Keith SCMAS Member Tank Info: 120 gallon 48"x30"x20" Leemar Rimless. 2 MP40w, 1 MP10w, SROsss Skimmer, ATI Sunpower 8x54w, Neptune Apex Controller with WXM module. 2 BRS dosing pumps. Check my homepage for the build...

06/06/2009, 07:11 AM	#8
Ohiomom Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 1,586	Dragon goby..Amblygobius phalaena, this is the one I have..stays on the bottom mostly in my tank.. __________________ .....Sandra “Being happy doesn't mean that everything is perfect. It means that you've decided to look beyond the imperfections.” Current Tank Info: 75 galllon reef, T5HO love em!

06/05/2009, 07:40 PM	#1
tgriffin Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cumming, GA Posts: 357	how to get my sand cleaner Hey guys, I am very happy with everything with my tank so far with the exception to my sandbed. I have about a 3" sand bed and have 3 fish. I have mainly soft coral frags in the tank. One thing that is definitely lacking is my flow in the tank. I have ordered a koralia 2 and will be putting it in the tank as soon as it comes in. I'll list my setup below. I know I should, but I don't do water tests. I'm color blind and have had trouble with the test kits. I change my water 10-20% every two weeks. 60 gal uniquarium corner tank 250 watt HQI 14k phoenix bulb (10 hrs) 65 watt PC actinic bulb (1 hr before to 1 hr after the halide) Rio 1700 (return) koralia 1 Royal Gramma False Percula sixline wrasse 6 nassarius snails approx 6 turbo snails approx 7-8 hermit crabs 1 blood red shrimp 2 large tiger tail sea cucumbers I'll listen to any constuctive critisism. I have had the tank up and running since Feb. I used rock and sand from an existing aquarium and my LFS tested my water for me and said that I probably won't have a cycle........any suggestions???? If my sand bed will get rid of the brown look I think it will look awesome. Thanks in advance for any input

06/05/2009, 07:51 PM	#2
Ohiomom Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 1,586	Get a sand sifting goby..there at least 3-4 different kinds..they do a really nice job..hth __________________ .....Sandra “Being happy doesn't mean that everything is perfect. It means that you've decided to look beyond the imperfections.” Current Tank Info: 75 galllon reef, T5HO love em!

06/05/2009, 07:51 PM	#3
murfman Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 4,670	Nassarius snails are good too.

06/05/2009, 07:57 PM	#4
tgriffin Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cumming, GA Posts: 357	I've had two diamond sleeper gobies. They have either vanished or jumped out and died in my sump. I now have a plastic light crate covering the tank. I might try another one. Any suggestions on a good sand sifter that is not prone to jumping???