With a sufficient amount and the right mix of reef janitors, a live sand bed should not need to be deep siphon cleaned. Don't get us wrong here, it is still important to follow good a maintenance routine. Taking the time to siphon any uneaten foods or excess debris off the "surface" of the sand bed, or from in between the rocks should still be regularly done when needed. In closing we would like to say that working with live sand is the same as with live rock. Test the water parameters to see what is happening in the aquarium, only add new occupants SLOWLY (one or two at a time), and only when the tank has completely settled through the cycling process, or any recycling that may occur after adding any type of new introduction. Patience and time are the key factors here, TAKE IT SLOW AND LET IT GROW!
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