Diamond Goby or Fighting Conch or other?

njbillyv

njbillyv

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I'm trying to decide on what to buy to keep my sand bed cleaner in my 75 FOWLR tank w/ 1" of sand.
I've read various opinions and I'm leaning toward either a DBG or Fighting Conch. Do you think the DBG will eat all the good stuff in my sand? Will a few Fighting Conchs really keep the sand clean?
I'm slowly adding some coral so that should also be considered.
A few opinions would be appreciated.
 
flower

flower

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Originally Posted by NJBillyV http:///t/390916/diamond-goby-or-fighting-conch-or-other#post_3464134
I'm trying to decide on what to buy to keep my sand bed cleaner in my 75 FOWLR tank w/ 1" of sand.
I've read various opinions and I'm leaning toward either a DBG or Fighting Conch. Do you think the DBG will eat all the good stuff in my sand? Will a few Fighting Conchs really keep the sand clean?
I'm slowly adding some coral so that should also be considered.
A few opinions would be appreciated.
If you have good water circulation and plenty of nassarius snails, you won't need anything else to clean or stir the sand.
 
flower

flower

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Originally Posted by NJBillyV http:///t/390916/diamond-goby-or-fighting-conch-or-other#post_3464141
I do have good water circulation and quite a few nassarius snails and my sand stays pretty clean. I'm just looking for super-duper clean sand without stripping the good stuff out.
In a 1 inch sand bed... I would just add more nassarius snails. Keep in mind WE like everything super clean, the tank critters like their world not so sterile. We want the tank within certain parameters for a healthy tank, but too clean is also a bad thing.
 
bang guy

bang guy

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A Diamond Goby will absolutely strip your sandbed of microfauna.
I would suggest a dozen Cerith Snails and a Black Sea Cucumber.
 
gemmy

gemmy

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I don't think I would recommend a fighting conch in a 75. I mistakenly have one in my 55. I ordered the wrong thing.
 
flower

flower

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Originally Posted by NJBillyV http:///t/390916/diamond-goby-or-fighting-conch-or-other#post_3464386
I'm a little concerned about the Cucumber releasing "mild toxins", I have a yellow tang, do you think that might be an issue?
First, a yellow tang does not belong in a 75g. they need a 6 foot tank. The idea of it's a little fish and you will remove it when it gets too large is foolhearty. You will tear apart the entire tank and stir more up than you think trying to catch it. I also heard that cucumbers can be a dangerous addition, like the sea apple.
If you like yellow, try a rabbit fish or a Lemonpeel dwarf angelfish.
 
njbillyv

njbillyv

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I know I know, Yellow Tang has got to go, I'm just procrastinating because I've had him so long and he's my favorite fish. Plus he's got a serious bromance going on with my clown, they're buds.
 
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