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Old 02-16-2013, 09:13 PM
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You guys are in denial.

Vacuuming is one of the best weapons you have against old tank syndrome.

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Originally Posted by naesco View Post
Vacuuming is for carpets. In a reef you want to cause all the bacteria and tiny critters to thrive so they can feed your coral and inverts. You do not want to remove them from a sand bed.
Critters are a waste of time. You want a clean tank that isn't incrementally becoming more and more sodden with waste and nutrients. No one sets out to spend thousands of $$$ on a life support system for bugs and beasties...
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