Best Non-Messy Sand sifting Goby

[Ritchie G]

I am looking for a good Sand Sifting Goby to help keep my sand bed clean. I do not want the Hurricane of the Diamond Goby, but one that sifts without making so much of a mess. I already have a watchman/ Tiger Shrimp in a 50 gal peaceful tank so it will have to be able to get along with them. Thanks Ritchie

 

[OctaviusBrine]

Curious to hear what people have to say. I have never had luck with the few I’ve had. It’s always ends up with sand storm. I just want a sifter with some manners. :face-with-raised-eyebrow:

 

[i cant think]

I am looking for a good Sand Sifting Goby to help keep my sand bed clean. I do not want the Hurricane of the Diamond Goby, but one that sifts without making so much of a mess. I already have a watchman/ Tiger Shrimp in a 50 gal peaceful tank so it will have to be able to get along with them. Thanks Ritchie

What are the dimensions of the system? How deep is the sand? How established is it?

Don’t get any sand sifting goby to keep your sandbed clean. This will starve them out in the long term.

 

[Ritchie G]

What are the dimensions of the system? How deep is the sand? How established is it?

Don’t get any sand sifting goby to keep your sandbed clean. This will starve them out in the long term.

30" x 24" are the dimensions. Sand bed is a little over 1" deep. The tank has been up for almost 2 years.

 

[i cant think]

30" x 24" are the dimensions. Sand bed is a little over 1" deep. The tank has been up for almost 2 years.

Your best bet is probably a Hectors or Court Jester Goby. The Valenciennea species will starve in that tank.

 

[LegalReefer]

Seconding the Hector's or Rainford Gobies, they're great! Not only do they sift sand, but mine have also had a tendency to eat hair algae