1.0 - 2.0 mm grain sand - CaribSea Seaflor Special Grade Reef Sand

[Steve Maxwell]

Questions...is this sand fine enough for a wrasse? Also, what would be a good option to turn over/clean the sand? I've got dwarf ceriths, nassarius, florida ceriths and nerites in there, but the don't seem to be keeping up with it.

 

[nervousmonkey]

Yeah fine for a wrasse. Sand sifting sea stars. Diamond watchman goby or any sand sifting goby.

 

[DereksReef77]

That's what I was gonna say lol. I also have super tongan nassarius snails snd they burrow through out the sand. I also have the special grade.... I like it and so do the inhabitants.

 

[Steve Maxwell]

1" - 1 1/2" inch deep enough for a sand sifting star? Should have mentioned this is a newly established tank. Also what would be a good sifting goby? I have a firefish already in the tank...any problems with the goby?

Thanks!

 

[DereksReef77]

I wouldn't put a sand sifting star in your tank or any star for a new setup. Sand sifting starfish will starve in your tank and die and mess up your water. Get a diamond watchmen goby not sure about compatibility between the 2.

 

[Elegance Coral]

IMHO, the best way to keep that sand clean is with a gravel vac.

 

[Steve Maxwell]

would an orange stripe prawn goby turn over the sand as well as a diamond watchman?

 

[DereksReef77]

Haha I saw that fish on live aquaria 2 weeks ago and thought about getting it but didn't this time. I got wrasses this time anyways I'm not sure if they will move as much sand or not. The diamond watchmen goby has a big mouth and constantly sifts the sand all day long. Thats what I would and will go with in the future and for you. I know they don't look as cool but function over aesthetics imo.