Diamond Goby: AKA Snow Blower Fish

[mapn4reef]

OK, I may have an issue here... First off, I've checked a few threads on here about them, second I have no corals except a bunch of xenia. I have an Oce. Clown and a magenta psuedo...soon to have an angel of some sort (lemonpeel or coral beauty) and a Melanurus Wrasse... Will this aggravate any fish, crabs (2 emeralds, some hermits), shrimp (3 peps), or snails? Any tips on how to keep this snow storm under control?? I figure a lot will settle in the sump, some skim out... I might try a filter sock... Any other ideas, other than getting rid of him...he's really cool...but man my tank is milky looking...

 

[commonstranger]

A good way to fix it is to stick your hand in the tank and stir up the sand really good. Sounds like you might have some fine partical build up and thats what he's disturbing while he's sifting your sand. I would give it a good stir all over the tank. Make sure you put a filter sock on before you do it. Will look like crap for a day but it will pay off for you in the long run. I try and do it every couple of weeks.