A alanhoon Feeder Fish MFK Member Jun 16, 2015 52 0 6 51 Jun 27, 2015 #1 I just brought reef sand for my tank. It has Senegallus. ghost, eel and elephantnose. is it ok? looks sandy when they swim around. will it damage my fluval c2 pump? thx guys
I just brought reef sand for my tank. It has Senegallus. ghost, eel and elephantnose. is it ok? looks sandy when they swim around. will it damage my fluval c2 pump? thx guys
4 4D3 Gambusia MFK Member Jan 21, 2013 911 14 18 Australia Jun 27, 2015 #2 Probably! If they are stirring up the sand when they swim it will get into your pump and eventually wreck it. Coral sand is course and heavier...I would use that
Probably! If they are stirring up the sand when they swim it will get into your pump and eventually wreck it. Coral sand is course and heavier...I would use that
A alanhoon Feeder Fish MFK Member Jun 16, 2015 52 0 6 51 Jun 27, 2015 #3 4D3 said: Probably! If they are stirring up the sand when they swim it will get into your pump and eventually wreck it. Coral sand is course and heavier...I would use that Click to expand... oh no
4D3 said: Probably! If they are stirring up the sand when they swim it will get into your pump and eventually wreck it. Coral sand is course and heavier...I would use that Click to expand... oh no
4 4D3 Gambusia MFK Member Jan 21, 2013 911 14 18 Australia Jun 27, 2015 #4 alanhoon said: oh no Click to expand... Unfortunately yes! When my fish swim near the coral sand it moves but doesn't float up into the water column.... Another nice thing is that it packs tight enough not to need gravel vac! If I was you I would be getting that sand out, and repacking it with washed coral sand
alanhoon said: oh no Click to expand... Unfortunately yes! When my fish swim near the coral sand it moves but doesn't float up into the water column.... Another nice thing is that it packs tight enough not to need gravel vac! If I was you I would be getting that sand out, and repacking it with washed coral sand
tlindsey Silver Tier VIP MFK Member Aug 6, 2011 23,258 24,119 1,660 Ohio Jun 27, 2015 #5 Hopefully it is just dust from the sand, and won't ruin your filters.