Crushed coral?

[tattoed_alex]

Would crushed coral be good for substrate I'm wondering because my current tank a 24 gallon nano has sand but I have problems with the sand getting blown by the filter it makes a mess so I was thinking I could change it with something more coarse. Any suggestions and advice about using CC rather than sand?
As far as current stock...

1 small maroon clown
1 small yellow prawn goby
1 sand sifting star
10 Trocus snails


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[mr_X]

The sand will stop blowing around in a short while. Crushed coral's larger grains will trap a lot of detritus and will need regular maintenance. I suggest sitting tight and keeping what you have. I'd return the sand sifting star also. It will starve to death in a month or two. You'll probably lose a few of the snails as well if your tank looks like your avatar (no food).

 

[tattoed_alex]

Actually the sand sifting star has been in my tank About 6 months I bought it with a missing leg now it's grown back and he comes out the sand during feeding time he's very active.
And as far as the sand I'm thinking maybe substituting a few pound with a sand that's just a little more coarse the one I currently have is the fine grain kind aragonite.


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[mr_X]

Feeding time? What is the starfish eating?

 

[tattoed_alex]

I'm not sure what he's eating but every 3 days when I feed the maroon and goby the star comes up from the sand and climbs the rocks as well


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[tattoed_alex]

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He's currently climbing the rocks again


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[mr_X]

That pic didn't work for me, but generally, when they cruise the glass and rock, they don't have anything in the sand to eat. That's not a good sign. Just a FYI, if you see it start to disintegrate, and it looks like something has been gnawing on it, it's just melting away and nothing has attacked it.

 

[tattoed_alex]

Ok I get it well I if anything I'll just rehome him into a 75 gallon fowlr tank with a 2 inch sand bed I'm sure he'll be a lot happier in there.


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