Looking for a sand sifter fish

[NakiFantaki]

I think it's time to add my final fish to my tank...
I have a 20 gallon Nuvo and I think I would like something to help turn the sand.

What are my options for such a small tank?

Thanks in advance!

 

[Joeganja]

Nassarius snails and conch

 

[NakiFantaki]

Nassarius snails and conch

Thanks for your reply! I have a few nassarius snails and I haven't been able to find a conch locally. [emoji53]

 

[saltyphish]

I'm thinking a type of goby. Maybe a diamond goby.

 

[Joeganja]

Thanks for your reply! I have a few nassarius snails and I haven't been able to find a conch locally. [emoji53]

I would get at least 10-15 for your 20 gallon. They are great sifters and don't make a mess compared to sand sifting gobies. A sand sifting sea star would be a great addition if you have enough room for it to move around and then get rid of it after it gets too big.

 

[saltyphish]

Thanks for your reply! I have a few nassarius snails and I haven't been able to find a conch locally. [emoji53]

Fighting conch are neat

 

[Joeganja]

Fighting conch are neat

I have a conch in my 25 and he kicks butt. He moves around so quickly and doesn't bother anyone.

 

[eatbreakfast]

Hectori or rainsfordi goby for fish. Nassariys and small conch species are great for mollusks.

I've found sand sifting stars deplete too much of the beneficial microfauna in the sand.