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Improve Sand Bed

FIVE Marine Inhabitants That Drastically Improve Sand Bed Health | Hilary Jaffe

Your substrate is the foundation of your reef ecosystem, but it is often overlooked until things go wrong. Without proper maintenance, "dead zones" can form in your sand bed, leading to toxic sulfur dioxide buildup (that dreaded rotten egg smell) and nutrient spikes from trapped debris. In this video, Hilary breaks down five essential species that act as a natural cleanup crew for your substrate. From the "submarine-like" Nassarius snails and eye-catching Strawberry Conches to the hard-working Sand Sifting Sea Stars, Gobies, and Hermit Crabs, you’ll learn how these creatures oxygenate your tank and consume hidden waste. Plus, find out why you should wait at least three to six months before adding these specialized sifters to a brand-new aquarium to ensure their long-term survival.

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    Arag-Alive Special Grade Reef Sand (20 lb) 1.0 - 2.0 mm - Caribsea
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    Arag-Alive Special Grade Reef Sand (20 lb) 1.0 - 2.0 mm - Caribsea

    Caribsea

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    You can now bring the world’s most exotic reefs into your home with CaribSea’s Arag-Alive!™ substrates. Eight environmentally accurate ecoscapes, developed through CaribSea’s cooperation with public aquariums and zoological parks...
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    (10) Pack Blue Legged Hermit Crabs (Clibanarius sp) - Cleanup Crew
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    (10) Pack Blue Legged Hermit Crabs (Clibanarius sp) - Cleanup Crew

    Clean Up Crews

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    Scarlet & Blue Leg Hermits are an essential part of any Clean up Crew.  This omnivore can access the smallest crevices and openings within aquascape to consume any nuisance algae including hair algae and cyanobacteria. They also will consume...
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    Arag-Alive Fiji Pink Reef Sand (20 lb) 0.5 - 1.5 mm - Caribsea
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    Arag-Alive Fiji Pink Reef Sand (20 lb) 0.5 - 1.5 mm - Caribsea

    Caribsea

    $33.99
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    You can now bring the world’s most exotic reefs into your home with CaribSea’s Arag-Alive!™ substrates. Eight environmentally accurate ecoscapes, developed through CaribSea’s cooperation with public aquariums and zoological parks...
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    (10) Pack LARGE Nassaurius Snail (Nassarius vibex) - Cleanup Crew
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    (10) Pack LARGE Nassaurius Snail (Nassarius vibex) - Cleanup Crew

    Clean Up Crews

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    Nassarius snails are very active scavengers, feeding on crabs and carrion as dead fish, etc. They often burrow into marine substrates and then wait with only their siphon protruding, until they smell nearby food.  They are essential for aerating...
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    Reef Safe Sand Sifting Starfish - Cleanup Crew
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    Reef Safe Sand Sifting Starfish - Cleanup Crew

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    $25.49
    The Authentic Reef-Safe Sand Cleaner Achieve a flawlessly clean and healthy sandbed with the one true Reef Safe Sand Sifting Starfish, Archaster typicus. This dedicated detritivore is nature's perfect solution for maintaining a pristine substrate. It...
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    Sand Sifting Strawberry Conch (Conomurex luhuanus) - Cleanup Crew
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    Sand Sifting Strawberry Conch (Conomurex luhuanus) - Cleanup Crew

    Clean Up Crews

    $34.99
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    The Ultimate Sand Sifting Powerhouse (2"+ Average Size) Meet the workhorse of the clean-up crew with the heart of a showpiece invertebrate: the Strawberry Conch. This essential sand-sifter is renowned for its tireless dedication to keeping your sandbed...
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    (10) Pack Scarlet Reef Hermit Crabs (Paguristes cadenati) - Cleanup Crew
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    (10) Pack Scarlet Reef Hermit Crabs (Paguristes cadenati) - Cleanup Crew

    Clean Up Crews

    $39.99
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    Paguristes cadenati, the scarlet hermit crab (not to be confused with the Mexican Red Leg Hermit), is a small (about 3 centimetres or 1.2 inches across) species of hermit crab with a bright red body and yellow eyestalks that...
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    Diamond Watchman Goby (Valenciennea puellaris) - SAQ Chicago Fish
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    Diamond Watchman Goby (Valenciennea puellaris) - SAQ Chicago Fish

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    Diamond Watchman Goby 2.25" - 3.5" in size. Diamond Watchman Goby or Valenciennea puellaris. This fish is great for turning your sand bed over and keeping your substrate clean.  *Photo is a representation of the fish you will receive.