tank maintainance

Hey guys, I've got about 100 dwarf Cerith snails in my 100 gallon tank and started wondering about them as I was doing some sand vacuuming. My sand bed is fairly deep (about 2") and I noticed some of the snails were getting embedded in the sand about and inch and a half down. This may be a...

What are some sand Sifters that aren't gonna take the good nutrients and bacteria out of my DSB? Any suggestions?

Is there anyone that doesn't sift their sand when doing a water change? I've heard both ends of the spectrum here and wonna hear some opinions

Noticed today that my plug connectors had become corroded so I took a little 600 grit sandpaper and knocked the corrosion off. How often do we need to do this so there is not a short due to corrosion inhibiting the plug from getting ground or common? Also check for stray voltage as I could feel...

Hi everyone. There seems to be a lot of misinformation out there about caring for a deep sand bed (4 inches or more) in a reef tank. I heard horror stories with DSB's about toxic meltdowns, and heard fairy tales of these beds completely cleaning and taking care of themselves. Well now...