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August 26th, 2008, 04:53 PM
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crusty layer on sand
I have a crusty layer about 1/4 inch thick on my sand bed any on know why this is? I was thinking possible low circulation. 55gal 2 koralia #2s magnum 350 with no filter media in it.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 55gal, black lion , longspine black urchin, decorator crab,couple LTAs,100lbs LR, 60lbs LS Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 1.5years Other Intrests: my fish, work, snowmachines 
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August 26th, 2008, 04:58 PM
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Re: crusty layer on sand
I had the same thing happen in my tank when I first set it up. Mine was during the cycle process. I am not really sure was it is, but mine went away.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 55gl salt aquarium. 60lbs live rock cycling at the molment Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: About 3 weeks. Ha. New, very new
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August 26th, 2008, 05:03 PM
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Re: crusty layer on sand
I don't know if you have a sand sifting goby, but if you do not he will take care of that in no time. JMO
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 55gl salt aquarium. 60lbs live rock cycling at the molment Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: About 3 weeks. Ha. New, very new
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August 26th, 2008, 06:11 PM
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Re: crusty layer on sand
my tank is almost 2 yrs old and thats a no on the goby Im sure the lion would eat him up
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 55gal, black lion , longspine black urchin, decorator crab,couple LTAs,100lbs LR, 60lbs LS Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 1.5years Other Intrests: my fish, work, snowmachines
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August 26th, 2008, 06:34 PM
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Re: crusty layer on sand
Yea your LiOn's a mean mofo..
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 14 gallon Oceanic Bio Cube, Reef setup,korilla 260gph Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: One Year Other Intrests: Going out on the boat outland fishing, diving, spearfishing.
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August 26th, 2008, 06:34 PM
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Re: crusty layer on sand
Meaning that in a good way...
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 14 gallon Oceanic Bio Cube, Reef setup,korilla 260gph Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: One Year Other Intrests: Going out on the boat outland fishing, diving, spearfishing.
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August 26th, 2008, 07:41 PM
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Re: crusty layer on sand
very mean mofo indeed
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 55gal, black lion , longspine black urchin, decorator crab,couple LTAs,100lbs LR, 60lbs LS Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 1.5years Other Intrests: my fish, work, snowmachines
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#8
August 26th, 2008, 08:21 PM
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Re: crusty layer on sand
what do you feed your lion?
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...over and out... Current Aquarium(s) Description: 120 gallon freshwater SA/CA cichlids 55 gallon SW predator tank Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: brand spanking new Other Intrests: work fish and children(seeing as how i have 6)
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#9
August 26th, 2008, 08:27 PM
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Re: crusty layer on sand
maybe, as you said, it's a circulation thing. maybe there isn't enough flow moving things around that are settling on the sand. I am just speculating. One of the more experienced members will know better then me.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: *72 gallon bowfront reef *55 gallon freshwater puffer/cichld tank Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: One Year
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August 26th, 2008, 09:24 PM
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Re: crusty layer on sand
I would agree with not enough circulation.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 55gl salt aquarium. 60lbs live rock cycling at the molment Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: About 3 weeks. Ha. New, very new
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