what will do the job?

[chris31]

I need something that is going to keep my sand clean im thinking like a gobie or a bleeny but what kind?If you know of any thing else that will do the job that would be great

 

[FOSELONE]

diamond gobies...sand sifting star fish...nausirus snails

 

[woodycb]

Here is a guy that does a great job. I got one about a month ago and my sand bed is clean already, plus he has a pretty cool personality once he feels comfortable in the tank.

http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_Display.cfm?pCatId=220

 

[vr697getta]

a Diamond Watchman Goby did the job for me but after 6 or 7 months he jumped out

 

[chris31]

i have glass tops on my tank so thanks for everyones help

 

[chris31]

wait you can put more then one goby right or gobies with bleenys

 

[vr697getta]

they were fine in my tank

 

[vr697getta]

they goby and blenny that is

 

[DylanE]

dont get a sand shifting starfish, it will eat everything good in your sand.

 

[marduc]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10268683#post10268683 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by DylanE
dont get a sand shifting starfish, it will eat everything good in your sand.

Gobies will do likewise, that is why they are sifting the sand.

Nassarius snails and perhaps a cucumber will take care of detritus issues, as will a good turkey basting of the sand prior to water changes.

If the microfauna in your sand bed is not of issue (usually non-dsb systems) , then gobies or sand sifting stars are ok, although not ideal due to their predatory nature.