Cleaner Shrimp questions?

[Myka]

Originally Posted by sharuq1

Another thing about the dragon gobies is they sift sand all over pretty much everything. not a big deal if you don't have coral but can be a pita if you do.

Yes, my Hector's goby does this. Most of my corals can deal with sloughing the sand themselves though, I just keep them propped at an angle to help.

[tharkema]

Hmmm interesting info.... which brings up another question.

I will eventually be looking into corals once our tank settles out and we feel more comfortable with our marine aquarium. So should we be looking to an alternative to the dragon goby (or other goby) to sift thru the sand bed. I have looked at a couple other options (sand sifting starfish and brittle starfish), but found from the research that maybe the goby is the best option for what I need.

Please remember that its a 50-55g aquarium with 65 lbs of live rock not much realestate for a sand sifting starfish to move around on and have read mixed reviews on brittle starfish and possibly attacking fish in the aquarium.

[ElGuappo]

From what i have heard there is only one color of brittle you need to worry about eating fish. not sure if its true or not but i beleive its the green and black ones.

I have had a sand sifter in my 34 g since the get go and hes fine. they may get big but im sure someone would love to trade a smaller one for a larger one. ialso have a pearly (yellow headed) jawfish. but digs until he finds a home he likes and then just home maintanence.