How do I filter a mud/sand tank?

[mannie]

I want to have mudskippers living in...mud, but I also want to be able to have water movement and filtration. Anyone have a solution to this sans filter getting clogged and destroyed?

 

[Flossie]

I want to have mudskippers living in...mud, but I also want to be able to have water movement and filtration. Anyone have a solution to this sans filter getting clogged and destroyed?

Reptofilters are awesome

 

[mannie]

I also want to simulate tide every 6 hours. What would be the best way to do this?

 

[mannie]

I was looking at the reptofilters on amazon. I'm just wondering if they will get clogged. I'm going to mix aragonite and reptile clay to make mud

 

[Flossie]

I was looking at the reptofilters on amazon. I'm just wondering if they will get clogged. I'm going to mix aragonite and reptile clay to make mud

Hmmm I don't really know...

 

[mannie]

But I need to know! D:

 

[Flossie]

Canister filter!?? I dunno... Hopefully someone with more experience
Will help u out soon. I only have fish and shrimp

 

[skiweeangel]

If you find out how to simulate the tide could you let me know where to find the info.

 

[Fishkeeper26]

If you find out how to simulate the tide could you let me know where to find the info.

I would run a powerhead with a wave maker on it.

 

[Hobgob]

I'm not a genius but I'd say everyfilter has a chance to get clogged with something. Think of the algea, food, random bits and debry will all go through the filter amd have a chance to clog it. That why we maintain and clean our equipment is it not? And also to keep it running at optimal performance and last longer

 

[mannie]

Yes Hobgob, you're right. I was just hoping someone has had experience with in/out of tank filters that are especially good with sand. I'm also hoping someone will respond who has created a tide system.

 

[mannie]

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[xwesx1978]

dont bump the Mods dont like it , I just saw mud skippers today at my LFS almost came with a couple and ten gallon tank but the store guy didnt know how big they got , i wanted mud skippers ever since muddy mud skipper on ren and stimpy , they were so freakin cool

 

[mannie]

Ok. Sorry! Yeah. They're awesome. They have so much personality. Ren n stimpy! Loved that show! God that was like 20 years ago I think...

 

[Fishkeeper26]

IMO if you rinse the sand really good before adding it, the filter shouldn't get clogged. A lot of people on this site use aquaclear filters, personally I like marine land biowheels. I've only had one biowheel break in using them for 3 years.