Diamond Watchman Goby with Caribsea Fiji Pink Sand

[horseplay]

Anyone has this combination? Does the sand storm eventually subdue and if so, how long will it take? I run filter sock.

 

[ilikefish34]

Worked out for me after a couple of weeks. This was a pair in a 180 gallon. Thought I made a mistake that first day but once that top layer was cleaned up it all worked out.

Good Luck
Mike

 

[horseplay]

Thanks Mike. I hope that's the case with mine. I will give it a few weeks.

Anyone else?

 

[Pastey]

I have that same combination. Mine is a model citizen but I have heard that certain individuals will crop dust your tank with sand. Luck of the draw, I guess.

 

[spoonman1979]

I have that combo as well, it is fine once everything settles...

 

[horseplay]

Mine has not started crop dusting yet lol. I got it to keep the sandbed from clumping. Thanks for the confirmation guys.

 

[benjc]

I've got that exact combo; I think it took a week or two for it to start clearing out. If you don't run a filter sock in your sump, it may make sense to do so temporarily at least.

 

[horseplay]

Still have a sand storm one week in. Yes I do run a filter sock. I did a big water change today. The tank has been setup about 8 months and I have not clean the sand bed that much so the go by is going to town with this one. Sand bed is a little less than 1 inch overall. Good thing is the SPS don't seem to be bothered too much by it.

 

[ilikefish34]

Not sure what size tank you have, but the larger it is the longer it will take. But I wouldn't worry after a week. Also, mine would stir up the tank for a short time after water changes if I siphoned the substrate.