sand cleaner

[shmaz]

What seems to work best for cleaning/stirring up the sand in a reef set up. 75gallon tank with sump.

 

[dandallasfan]

I have a diamond goby and my sand is always clean...

 

[nuro]

ive actually had luck with feeder/bait shrimp; ive got a 55 and two feeder shrimp keep it stirred up and nice and clean.

 

[coralreefer]

get 6 or 7 fighting conches. they only clean at night and they leave little tracks in the sand

 

[shmaz]

I don't have a top so not sure the goby will be a good idea. I'll have to look into the fighting conch.

 

[ifirefight]

https://www.saltwaterfish.com/site_11...ot_parent_id=4

 

[drakken]

Nassarius snails do a good job on the sand bed too.

 

[joncat24]

Originally Posted by dandallasfan
http:///forum/post/2991934
I have a diamond goby and my sand is always clean...
Yepper, and I have no tops on mine either. He never comes more than about an inch off the sand. Best sand cleaner I have ever seen. Tons of fun to watch.

 

[mudplayerx]

A very good detrivore for keeping your sand clean is a sea cucumber. Just be sure that you have an adequately sized tank for whatever creature you decide on. Some will starve if not.

 

[jamos6]

Ok the best combo I have found is a sleeper goby, doesnt really swim higher than 1/2 tank most of the time, and Nassarius snails.