ident Algae how to treat?

[Myka]

Originally Posted by asmodeus

actually Myka No you want to leave the Sand bed alone, let the critters do the sand bed cleaning.

That would be your opinion. That's not a cut and dry matter, it's preference and opinion. I stir my sandbed on every waterchange, but only the top 3/4" or so. I have done it since day one on this tank, so I don't have to worry about releasing a buildup of gases because there isn't any.