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corrado007 · 11-13-2007, 12:08 PM

I too am interested in a conch to clean my sand bed. It's been mentioned that they clean the top inch of sand and at times climb on the rocks. Is it safe to say that they only stick to the top inch or so? I'm concerned about putting any digging creature in my tank for fear of destabilizing the rock-work. What are the odds of a fighting or queen conch knocking over rocks and corals and digging at the foundation of rock-work? It sounds like most of you have have conchs that pretty much stick to the sand bed's surface, is this accurate?
Thanks,
Justin

11-13-2007, 12:08 PM	#24 (permalink)
corrado007 Plate Coral Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sacramento, Ca. Posts: 717 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Conchs I too am interested in a conch to clean my sand bed. It's been mentioned that they clean the top inch of sand and at times climb on the rocks. Is it safe to say that they only stick to the top inch or so? I'm concerned about putting any digging creature in my tank for fear of destabilizing the rock-work. What are the odds of a fighting or queen conch knocking over rocks and corals and digging at the foundation of rock-work? It sounds like most of you have have conchs that pretty much stick to the sand bed's surface, is this accurate? Thanks, Justin __________________ Justin 90gal mixed reef w/40gal sump/fuge, ATO, NW-200 Skimmer, 2x 250W 10k Reeflux MH & 220W VHO actinics, Koralia #4 & #3, Mag 9.5 return, Aquacontroller jr., LR & LS, and community fish (Yellow Assessor, Bluespot Jawfish, Orchid Dottyback, paired Yellow Watchman Goby & Red-banded pistol shrimp, paired O clowns, Hippo Tang, 2 Carpenter's Flasher Wrasse, Neon Goby, 1 Baby Chromis, a very small algae blenny, and a Zebra Dartfish. Note: These guys are all small to medium in size) updated 7/31/08 Here's my 90gal Chronicle (Lots of pictures and DIY)