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	eco-complete sand with shellies
NowherMan6 Fish Master Posts: 1880 Kudos: 922 Votes: 69 Registered: 21-Jun-2004	Has anyone used this stuff with shell dwellers? I picked up a bag of this for my new shellie set-up, and I'm just wondering if anyone with shellie experience has seen whether or not it's OK for them to dig in. The grains look pretty fine, but I don't want it to damage the little guys. Thanks! *Back in the saddle!*
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:25
Hooktor Fish Addict Posts: 646 Kudos: 651 Votes: 67 Registered: 22-Mar-2004	Shellies are usually fine with whatever kind of sand. I hope you did not spend too much money because you can just buy sand from a hardware store for $1.50 for a 50 lbs bag.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:25
NowherMan6 Fish Master Posts: 1880 Kudos: 922 Votes: 69 Registered: 21-Jun-2004	I know, I planned on using regular play or pool filter sand, but when it came time to buy I wanted a black substrate. I was going to go with tahitian moon sand, but then i went for the EC because of the mixed in crushed coral to buffer. And if it's still not dark enough for me, I can always mix in more tahitian moon sand or another kind of black sand. Just seemed more versitile. *Back in the saddle!*
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:25
littlemousling Conchiform Posts: 5230 Registered: 23-Aug-2003	EC's just fine. What species do you have? Some species have different needs when it comes to substrate depth, etc. -Molly Visit shelldwellers.com!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:25
NowherMan6 Fish Master Posts: 1880 Kudos: 922 Votes: 69 Registered: 21-Jun-2004	I'll be getting a pair of brevis at the end of this week. I know all shellies dig, but I don't think brevis are crazy diggers, at least from what I've read. The reason I had concern is because they're pretty small, so i wasn't sure if the EC sand would be too big for them. *Back in the saddle!*
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:25
littlemousling Conchiform Posts: 5230 Registered: 23-Aug-2003	No, they won't have a problem with it. And they won't be particularly small for long - other than the "minuta" variety, brevis usually pass 2". Some brevis, usually females, will put in the work to bury a shell, but most won't. However, they'll still do some general rearranging. -Molly Visit shelldwellers.com!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:25
NowherMan6 Fish Master Posts: 1880 Kudos: 922 Votes: 69 Registered: 21-Jun-2004	Thanks LM *Back in the saddle!*
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:25


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