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fiorano
12-23-2008, 02:08 AM
so my 15 gallon is finally ready to add the cuc and i don't know what i can add as far as sand sifters because this tank will be a nano reef with a small mantis in it. what do you guys figure i could use to sift the sand without it getting mantis'd. i was thinking a cucumber but i heard if they get killed everything dies. and i think sand sifter stars are always much to big for a 15 gal and same with a conch... now im outta ideas lol.

purplepolypeater
12-23-2008, 02:36 PM
:evil:just use your fingers to stir the sand:evil:

Snaz
12-23-2008, 03:08 PM
With a mantis you can forget hermits and snails. Check out the many Mantis threads on nano-reef.com for ideas.

justinl
12-23-2008, 08:55 PM
thick shelled snails like turbos would be fine. as you found, cucumbers, conchs and sand sifting stars are unsuitable for small tanks with a mantis in them.

karazy
12-23-2008, 09:02 PM
attach little brooms to your mantis shrimp :lol:

Myka
12-23-2008, 11:30 PM
Stir the sand yourself. :)