Sand Sifter

[sptfyre51]

I have a 30 gallon tank and was wondering what is the best type sand sifting fish I could have in my tank?

 

[kayleigh]

We have a diamond goby.....he is awsome and keeps the whole sandbed in our 155gallon clean.

 

[sptfyre51]

Have you had any problems with it jumping? Or any problems with other fish in the tank?

 

[kayleigh]

Our last one was a jumper, he ended up in the overflow and I think I stressed him to death trying to catch him....he died. This one however have not shown any jumping behaviour and we have had no problems with him and the other fish. Him and the Scooter Blennie actually hang out a lot!

 

[jay0705]

Golden sleeper head goby is a fav of mine

 

[saxman]

If you "must" have a sandsifter, be aware that the available substrate area won't support one for very long at all (when they "sift", they're actually stripping the substrate of microfauna). SO, be sure to get one that is eating prepared foods, or be ready to wean the fish onto prepared foods or the fish will starve.
Some folks bury small "piles" of mysis or other foods in the substrate for them to sift out, however, one needs to be sure they are eaten, lest they trash the water quality.
HTH

 

[spanko]

https://forums.saltwaterfish.com/t/359800/do-i-need-a-sifter-shifter-stirrer-swizzle-stick-roto-rooter

 

[saxman]

Heyas Henry!
Yeah...we both are of the same opinion...scary, I know!

 

[spanko]

Great minds and all!!!
****waves to Greg and Renee****

 

[mjtech12]

I have a Small Diamond Head Gobie and a large Yellow Head one in my 125 I also have 2 1/2 in of live sand they keep my tank extra clean but they also eat Mysis and macro algae I have not seen any changes in my tank as far as quality and they are all fed good but if you have a small tank say like 30 gal I suggest waiting until you have plenty of dirty sand for it to clean and only get 1 small one also some people say they jump mine have never because I have plenty of tank mates to keep them amused I guess.