Sand Sifting Creatures?

[Myka]

Be aware that white sand sifting starfish are excellent predators, which means they are very good at stripping the sandbed of most life! Some people don't mind that, others don't want that.

My favourite sand sifters are Rainford's Gobies (also very good algae eaters), and various small Conches (Strawberry, Fighting, Orange Lip, etc). Be aware that Rainford's eat a lot, and will likely never take prepared foods.

[whatcaneyedo]

Sea cucumbers work alright cleaning small areas of the sandbed at a time. I've had a tiger tail for several years without incident.

[Van-rookie]

I got a dragon goby today, was told by the lfs that its very good for sand sifting. Last time I look at my tank he was working already

[banditpowdercoat]

I definately need to look into something for my tanks. What's good with a Porc Puffer????

[BlueWorldAquatic]

dragon gobies like hair algae too

I got one in my personal tank at home.

Ken

[nanmer]

I have a sand sifting star and a dragon goby. I have beautiful white sand with plenty of little critters in it. It seems they don't always get to the bottom of the sand and this must seed the upper layers. Since the sand star is growing and doing well after 8 months it seems he is not going to starve to death like some people say they can.

My daughter named our dragon goby "Norbert" from "Harry Potter" LOL

[ElGuappo]

i have have s sandsifting star that could use a new home. pm me if interested

[Stevey87]

Get Orange or Fighting Conchs. I have both and they're herbivores and very peaceful. They bury in sand sometimes and come out to eat. When you buy conchs, make sure they're not whelks because sometimes they can look similar. Easiest way to tell is that conchs have 'jump' forward motion instead of sliding like most snails, when they move.