Diamond Goby is clouding up the tank

[blynch002]

I purchased a new diamond goby yesterday from my LFS and he looks great! The only issue I am having is that the substrate in my tank is clouding up the water. When he starts sifting the sand there is a plume of smoke that comes off with every bite he takes. After about 30 minutes of grazing, the tank is totally clouded. I have the Caribbean live sand and the same thing happens whenever I try to move around the rocks. Is there anything I can do to fix this or will it always happen?

 

[blynch002]

anyone?

 

[SushiGirl]

Once he gets it cleaned up, it will stop.

 

[ssavader]

Its either "dust" from the substrate or "dirt" that has settled on the sand. Let that Diamond Goby (DG) go to work, keep changing your filter socks, and keep a close eye on the nitrates, as they may rise from the release of nutrients. Hope your DG does well- they don't have the greatest track record for surviving long term.