I know some reefers believe only in bare bottom tanks and that deep sand beds can retain nutrients that can eventually become toxic to the tank in the long run. However, my question is does having fish that dig in the “help” keep your sand bed clean and from retaining too much nutrients and becoming toxic in the long run? I ask because I was planning on only having a 1”-1.25” sand bed in my new tank (Red Sea Reefer 250) but I want a yellow wrasse that requires a sand bed of 2”-3” bc they sleep and hide in the sand. Let me know your thoughts and personal experiencesCan I get away with a ~1.5” sand bed and have a yellow wrasse?
Thanks in advance!
Thanks in advance!