How To Remove Crushed Coral From Substrate?

[dmweise]

So, when I setup my 90 gallon tank, I had some jawfish. In order to make a good environment for them I put in some crushed coral that could be used to build burrows. Well, the jawfish died and I have no intention of getting replacements, now I am stuck with some crushed coral in my substrate.

I have been "combing" it out little by little. Combing would be a very accurate description of what I am doing considering that I am using a hair pick to sift out the crushed coral.

Should I even bother? Should I just get more sand and cover it up?

Here is a semi blurry picture of what I have:

[lakers10]

i always wanted crushed coral but heard it could be difficult

[dmweise]

It does not see to be hurting anything or causing any problems. My nassarius snails just glide right over it.

[JimD]

Crushed coral isnt the ideal substrate for Nassatious snails. You could remove it a little at a time by simply siphoning it out.. I say you should just get some new jawfish! How deep is the bed?

[ErikH]

Use a kitty litter scooper? Of course, a NEW one, lawl.

WHAD UP DEWD, tank looks noice!

[dmweise]

The substrate is mostly sand, but I had put some crushed coral on top for the jawfish. The sand bed is only an inch or so deep. It was too shallow for the pearly jawfish that I had so they died.

I have been removing it little by little by just pulling out a cup or two of it every so often. I will probably do it again this week before I do my water change.

[ErikH]

I have been removing it little by little by just pulling out a cup or two of it every so often. I will probably do it again this week before I do my water change.

Very good Derek!

Always go slow, only bad things happen quickly! Who's quote is that? I think Dustins?

[JimD]

Sounds like you have a good plan...

[corkyGramma]

I once replaced all my crushed coral with sand. The litter scoop really works, I would stay away from the wired kind at first unless you have that finer crushed coral...the plastic kind should get most of it out though. I keep one always in my unofficial tool box, its helpful for finding lost things in the sand

[dmweise]

I once replaced all my crushed coral with sand. The litter scoop really works, I would stay away from the wired kind at first unless you have that finer crushed coral...the plastic kind should get most of it out though. I keep one always in my unofficial tool box, its helpful for finding lost things in the sand

A CAT LITTLER SCOOP! GENIUS!!!!