Need help with Conches

[samurai_sushi]

Ok I'm looking into a conch but I want one that will stay small and keep my sand stirred. I was recommended a Persian Sand Conch but SWfish quit selling those. Would an aquacultured fighting conch work? I have a 55 gallon tank also. Thanks

 

[capschamp]

not 100% sure on this, but i think all get pretty big in the long run. if you want your sand stirred, nassarius snails also work great.

 

[globaldesigns]

I have a small conch, and it works well, but I must say my yellow headed goby does a better job, it is always shifting sand to eat.

 

[reefereric]

I've been looking at a sand sifting cucumber. Thoughts on that one, compared to the goby? I've also heard that a horseshoe crab works wonders for stirring it up.

 

[ibew41]

Originally Posted by ReeferEric
http:///forum/post/2592333
I've been looking at a sand sifting cucumber. Thoughts on that one, compared to the goby? I've also heard that a horseshoe crab works wonders for stirring it up.
if your lfs told you to get a horseshoe crab to stir your sand bed dont go back

 

[reefereric]

What about the cucumber? I've always been partial to them...

 

[ibew41]

I would get the nassarius snails they are also good scavengers