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Are there any shrimp species that burrow in sand?

Yes.

Mustafa and I discussed them here.

Thanks! I just think they would make a useful creature to help keep sand from compacting in a planted tank. Could I rely on them instead of the usual MTS?

Raul-7 wrote:Thanks! I just think they would make a useful creature to help keep sand from compacting in a planted tank. Could I rely on them instead of the usual MTS?

--I don't think so. They only burrow where they "camp out" and hide. They don't just burrow around for no reason.

Mustafa

I would also think they would dig up or uproot plants (possibly, depending on where they want to make their home).