Florida Fighting Conch and Sand Depth

[BGFOWLRGUY]

I'm looking to put a Florida Fighting Conch in my 165 gallon FOWLR to clean the sand bed. I have 1.5" of sand at the deepest part and there is a fairly large area at that depth. Is that deep enough or should I consider something else for sand cleaning?

 

[rssjsb]

That should be fine. I've got two with a sand bed that's even shallower than yours. They still seem able to cover themselves up enough to sleep.

 

[BGFOWLRGUY]

That should be fine. I've got two with a sand bed that's even shallower than yours. They still seem able to cover themselves up enough to sleep.

Thanks for the reply. Do they do a good job cleaning the sand?

 

[rssjsb]

yep. Depending on how much open sand you've got, you may want 2-3.

 

[BGFOWLRGUY]

Thanks. I do have a fair amount of sand not covered by rocks.

 

[AdamNC]

1.5" of sand is fine. It's uncovered surface area that you want, no rocks. They graze a lot and push a good amount of sand. Generally any tank over 50 gallons and your good.

 

[rssjsb]

Yes, and to clarify, I've got two in a 60-gallon display and they've been going strong for several years. One of my favorite inverts.

 

[BGFOWLRGUY]

Yes, and to clarify, I've got two in a 60-gallon display and they've been going strong for several years. One of my favorite inverts.

Do you have a need to supplement their diet or are they finding enough to eat on their own? It would not be a problem to drop in a few pellets after the lights are off and the big eaters have settled down for the night.