DSparks Posted February 6, 2004 Share Posted February 6, 2004 My tanks been cycling for about 5 days now. Everything seems to be moving along. I used that bagged live sand stuff. It was a little pricey, but not too bad for only a 10 gallon. Now I understand that by live they mean micro-organisms, not visible critters. So my question is, where will the little sand detrivores come from? Do I have to purchase of of them as well? I'm not referring to the cleaning crew (snails, hermits, etc). I'm talking about the tiny little worms and stuff. I've only noticed one very small fan worm that has come out of the live rock. No other action is going on in there. I bought the rock from a local LFS. It's not the best by any means, but it did have decent coraline and a couple small pieces of sponge and macro on it. Ideas/Suggestions? Link to comment
Tempest Posted February 6, 2004 Share Posted February 6, 2004 You could get some sand from an already established tank. Maybe the LFS will give or sell you some. You can also buy sand bed kits (worms, clams, crabs, etc) at www.IPSF.com Link to comment
DSparks Posted February 6, 2004 Author Share Posted February 6, 2004 Nice, I may order some soon Link to comment
onthefly Posted February 6, 2004 Share Posted February 6, 2004 Give it some time! Over the next couple of months, as the tan k matures, you'll find ton's of critters come crawling out. Try viewing the tank at night 2-3 hours after the lights go out! Link to comment
reefdamsel Posted February 6, 2004 Share Posted February 6, 2004 yeah, definitely wait several months. it takes time, but you will see life appear. Link to comment
DSparks Posted February 6, 2004 Author Share Posted February 6, 2004 OK, I'll hold off. I've just been reading so many posts about live rock with tons of life still clinging to it. /DSparks switches back into patient mode/ Link to comment
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