vacuuming sand

[albert_dao]

You guys are in denial.

Vacuuming is one of the best weapons you have against old tank syndrome.

Originally Posted by naesco

Vacuuming is for carpets. In a reef you want to cause all the bacteria and tiny critters to thrive so they can feed your coral and inverts. You do not want to remove them from a sand bed.

Critters are a waste of time. You want a clean tank that isn't incrementally becoming more and more sodden with waste and nutrients. No one sets out to spend thousands of $$$ on a life support system for bugs and beasties...