I'm a newbie, and only recently have established my 50G tank. The LFS guy sold me 2 Macrodactyla doreensis, but they must tolerate substrate of 2 inches of sand covered with 1.5 inches of non-living coral pieces. (the pieces are mostly 0.5 inches diameter by 1.5 length).
Now I have come to learn that Macrodactyl prefers sand/mud to settle into. Is it feasible to set up a 10G WITHOUT a big equipment expense, and dedicate it for their survival?
I'm happy to consider a variety of alternatives. I just discovered that this species has very limited distribution and collecting pressure is increasing. I'm highly motivated to not letting these 2 succumb.
Now I have come to learn that Macrodactyl prefers sand/mud to settle into. Is it feasible to set up a 10G WITHOUT a big equipment expense, and dedicate it for their survival?
I'm happy to consider a variety of alternatives. I just discovered that this species has very limited distribution and collecting pressure is increasing. I'm highly motivated to not letting these 2 succumb.
