Keeping Nano Sand White? - Page 2

Ryan · #11 03-27-2005, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by newguy

Magarita snails are also a cooler water snail that eventually cook and die in your aquarium (I bought 10 that are dropping like flies now that my tank stays above 80 all day).

My margaritas are fine with 82 degrees none have died. i would throw some ceriths in there see if that helps maybe up your hermit crabs also.

rickjames · #12 03-28-2005, 02:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Ryan

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Originally Posted by newguy

Magarita snails are also a cooler water snail that eventually cook and die in your aquarium (I bought 10 that are dropping like flies now that my tank stays above 80 all day).

My margaritas are fine with 82 degrees none have died. i would throw some ceriths in there see if that helps maybe up your hermit crabs also.

How long have you had the marg. snails for?

Ryan · #13 03-28-2005, 08:05 AM

when i had the first tank they were in there for over 3 months. These new ones have been in there about 3 weeks now i think.

danny zubot · #14 03-28-2005, 10:37 PM

Why not try a conch? Ever since i got mine my sand doesn't accumulate very much algae or ditritus at all.

muck · #15 03-28-2005, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by danny zubot

Why not try a conch? Ever since i got mine my sand doesn't accumulate very much algae or ditritus at all.

Not a great idea for a 10G. IMO.

Ryan · #16 03-29-2005, 12:27 AM

You could borrow a conch. or buy a realy small one and trade it off when it outgrows the tank.

albert_dao · #17 03-30-2005, 01:44 AM

I recommend SMASHING your tank with a big HAMMER.

Or trying out Cerith/Nerite snails.

nanosteve · #18 04-04-2005, 11:51 PM

I'm going to pass on the conch and big hammer, as I'm pretty sure neither are great for a nano.

The tank is 8 months old, and I think part of the issue is removing desolved organics. I added a Lee's skimmer about a month ago, and water quality is steadily improving. In fact, after writing my original question, I've found my sand looking better and better for longer periods of time.

I think my approach will be to add 1 or 2 marg. & cerith snails (each), and wait again.

Thanks for all the answers.

Steve

Fish · #19 04-09-2005, 03:44 AM

Great thread Steve. I find that even though I don't have a big algae problem, the sand in my tank does get discolored over time and needs to be stirred... kind of a biofilm or something.
What would you guys recommend as a good sifting snail for a two gal nano... the smaller the better. Two or three enough for a tank like this?
I have a few stomatella in my home tank and really like them but I dont have a sandbed in that tank so i don't know how well they would be.
Thanks for your help!
- Chad