I deep vacuum between the plants.. I think the plants help clean too by using the nutrients in there, and only really fine particles can sink down into the sand anyway.. I don't get much dirty stuff coming up where I can vacuum deeply, most litter to vacuum is on top.

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90 gal freshwater- Jurupari & Goby community (the Lizard Lounge)

5 gal freshwater- SS Shiny at Threadie's beach