Gobys vs Blennys?

[B.Pereira]

I am looking for basically which one will sift my sand better? I have had a diatom problems and my snails nor hermits have dealt with them. I am looking into either a lawnmower Blenny or a Orange spotted goby. Any suggestions

 

[singold]

I would say a Goby for sure out of the 2 you mentioned.
I have seen Lawnmower Blennies sift through sand, but mine stays on Live Rock, and I don't think they eat diatoms they eat green algae, but then again, I don't think anything will eat diatoms. You are on correct path in stirring up sand instead as a way to help. Also, brown diatom algae is usually temporary in a new tank. Nasarrius Snails stir up sand also. When you get 125 gal. going, you could also look into a Jawfish.

 

[Sk8r]

Ceriths eat diatoms. Other snails don't.
Blennies don't sift sand: they suck rock.

 

[B.Pereira]

So I'm guessing that the goby will help with the diatoms... and maybe add some ceriths?