Inverts for bare bottom tank.

[mctecnica]

I generally use a gravel vacuum to keep things tidy but I've noticed there are a few spots that I can't seem to reach and I've noticed a few pieces of food here and there. My question is what are some good inverts that will take care of this and don't require a sand bed?

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[phg1960]

Hermit crabs are great scavengers. I have some a half dozen in a thirty gallon grow out tank. They clean so well, I have to add food just so they can find something to eat.

 

[mctecnica]

Hermits will be okay in a bare bottom?

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[evan.lundberg4]

Peppermint shrimp are another good choice. I have two in my tank. They are all over anything that makes it to the bottom.

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[nemodan]

+ 1 to hermit + nassarius snails and serpent starts

 

[Marshall O]

+ 1 to hermit + nassarius snails and serpent starts

I would say no to nassarius snails, as they burrow in the sandbed. They should not be kept in a bare bottom tank. And also serpent stars are known to eat fish...