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WARNING: This could be a dumb idea of a lazy reefer! Couldn't be me could it?
Sand looks natural, it can be beautiful, critters love it, but it can also be a pain in the rump and look nasty too! So we have to keep it clean! So how do we do it? Well there are many ways to maintain a clean sand bed and we have discussed them before and will again a little more today. But the main thought of discussion today is a powerhead/pump that would help keep the sand clean. How?
The whole idea here is to have the "sand pump" placed just above the sand line that will keep detritus suspended and not allow it to settle on the substrate.
First we need to consider a few things.
1. Do you think a "sand pump" is an idea that has any merit and what input do you have on this idea?
2. What ways are you using DEDICATED FLOW now to keep your sand bed clean without blowing it all around your tank?
image via @SunnyX
Sand looks natural, it can be beautiful, critters love it, but it can also be a pain in the rump and look nasty too! So we have to keep it clean! So how do we do it? Well there are many ways to maintain a clean sand bed and we have discussed them before and will again a little more today. But the main thought of discussion today is a powerhead/pump that would help keep the sand clean. How?
The whole idea here is to have the "sand pump" placed just above the sand line that will keep detritus suspended and not allow it to settle on the substrate.
First we need to consider a few things.
- Sand blows around easily depending on the grain size and type of the sand or substrate.
- We need to be able to control the flow pattern of the powerhead to maintain, as much as possible, a more linear/horizontal pattern.
- Pump or powerhead needs to be strong enough to maintain the linear flow pattern for a good distance.
1. Do you think a "sand pump" is an idea that has any merit and what input do you have on this idea?
2. What ways are you using DEDICATED FLOW now to keep your sand bed clean without blowing it all around your tank?
image via @SunnyX