Mr. Saltwater Tank

Friday AM Quick Tip: Fix Your Shifting Sand Problem


I always have sand in my reef tank as I like the look and I like keeping fish that need the sand to feel comfortable. I also like high flow in my reef tank which can move around my sand. How do I get the best of both worlds? That’s what I explain in this Friday AM Quick Tip

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Comments for this article (3)

  • Mark H. says:

    Welcome back Mark, how about a tank update video?

  • Mframe says:

    A way to augment this is to put a small piece of eggcrate in the bare area. When you put your coarser sand in it, the grid will be filled with sand that is held in place. This provides a framework of jagged surfaces that the sand poured over the base layer and eggcrate can adhere to.

  • Damon says:

    What a simple and great idea…. Going to try it in my high flow area

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