Sand Sifters

[HBoojie]

Hey there everyone! I’ve had my mind made of for a while on getting a orange diamond foby for sand sifting. I’ve been told also that if I don’t have enough algae growth it could potentially die and rather fast in my 24g nano … what are some options I have besides snails. Which shrimp would serve its purpose and last if that’s an option. I’ve also heard sailfin blennies? I’ve taken a liking to them and would love to own one, but they are said to not get along with gobies. I’m at a crossroads..

 

[LAA]

i Have heard watchman gobies sift sand

 

[Fishyfish22]

Most gobies will go after mysis, pods, or other foods when they're not sifting sand or when they're available. So long as you feed it as well you should be fine.

 

[90's reefer]

I have a diamond goby in my frag system. Keeps the sand clean and eats anything I put in the tank.

 

[HBoojie]

I have a diamond goby in my frag system. Keeps the sand clean and eats anything I put in the tank.
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This is what I like to see thank you!

 

[90's reefer]

This is what I like to see thank you!

Cant go wrong with one.
I have had it for over a year and it was very small when I got it.
Just make sure its eating at your lfs.
I just took this pic.

 

[HBoojie]

Cant go wrong with one.
I have had it for over a year and it was very small when I got it.
Just make sure its eating at your lfs.
I just took this pic.
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What’s lfs sorry I’m a new guy.. don’t know slang yet lol

 

[90's reefer]

What’s lfs sorry I’m a new guy.. don’t know slang yet lol

Local Fish Store

 

[HBoojie]

Local Fish Store

Well sadly I’ll have to order most of my inhabitants.. closest store that sells fish is an hour away.. and trust isn’t a word I’d use lol

 

[Micro-Reefs Aquarium]

I have a diamond goby in my frag system. Keeps the sand clean and eats anything I put in the tank.
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How many gallons is your frag system and is he/her the only fish in this system?

 

[90's reefer]

How many gallons is your frag system and is he/her the only fish in this system?

System is 36x24x12 so 45g's plus 40 breeder sump, around 60 g's.
I clown that lives in a 18 headed frogspawn and a 6 line wrasse.

 

[Micro-Reefs Aquarium]

System is 36x24x12 so 45g's plus 40 breeder sump, around 60 g's.
I clown that lives in a 18 headed frogspawn and a 6 line wrasse.
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Impressive!

 

[Mikedawg]

Research the Two Spot Goby; ounce for ounce the king of rearranging your tank, lol.