Removing sandbed

fishkeeprian · 01/26/2020, 12:59 PM

Hello,

I want to remove my sanded, it’s on about an inch deep, should I do this in stages or can I remove in one go?

Also I have a Argus wrasse will that be ok without a sandbed?

Thanks

mcgyvr · 01/26/2020, 03:49 PM

That wrasse typically wants a sandbed..
Where does yours "sleep"?

Always best to remove a sand bed in stages

Anemone · 01/26/2020, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by mcgyvr

Always best to remove a sand bed in stages

It depends upon what the rest of your biological filtration is, but the above is generally the best approach.

Kevin

Tcook · 01/26/2020, 10:59 PM

You can place a small tupperware container with 1-2 inches sand for the wrasse behind your rockwork.

dadnjesse · 01/28/2020, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tcook

You can place a small tupperware container with 1-2 inches sand for the wrasse behind your rockwork.

I tried the bowl of sand for my wrasse all he did was knock all the sand back into the tank. My bare bottom started to fill back up with sand.

Tcook · 01/29/2020, 03:00 PM

Mine did ok with it. Though the tray was 12" long. They all have their own personalities

smokenax · 02/10/2020, 06:50 PM

I just removed a 10+ year old sand.
I drained all the water and used a wet dry vacuum to remove it. Make sure there’s none left because you’ll have sulfur residue.
Then add your sand I’m assuming you are using live sand. Then slowly add your water place a container so the water doesn’t stir the sand. I did this a couple of weeks ago and everything is doing great.

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01/26/2020, 12:59 PM	#1
fishkeeprian Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: England, Earl Shilton Posts: 1,452	Removing sandbed Hello, I want to remove my sanded, it’s on about an inch deep, should I do this in stages or can I remove in one go? Also I have a Argus wrasse will that be ok without a sandbed? Thanks __________________ If in doubt ask!

01/26/2020, 03:49 PM	#2
mcgyvr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 20,050	That wrasse typically wants a sandbed.. Where does yours "sleep"? Always best to remove a sand bed in stages __________________ Who me?

01/26/2020, 10:59 PM	#4
Tcook Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Visalia, CA Posts: 1,350	You can place a small tupperware container with 1-2 inches sand for the wrasse behind your rockwork.

01/29/2020, 03:00 PM	#6
Tcook Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Visalia, CA Posts: 1,350	Mine did ok with it. Though the tray was 12" long. They all have their own personalities

02/10/2020, 06:50 PM	#7
smokenax Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: brentwood ,ca Posts: 470	I just removed a 10+ year old sand. I drained all the water and used a wet dry vacuum to remove it. Make sure there’s none left because you’ll have sulfur residue. Then add your sand I’m assuming you are using live sand. Then slowly add your water place a container so the water doesn’t stir the sand. I did this a couple of weeks ago and everything is doing great. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk