Sand sifting conchs vs cucumbers

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Both of these species are commonplace in reef tanks as the residential sand cleaners, what species do you prefer for your tank, and why? Personally, I am a fan of conchs just because I tend to see them out and about above the sand bed and their little eyeballs are just adorable.

 

[padilla95624]

I like the tiger tail cucumbers better because they actual eat the sand and bleach it white. The conchs get in there and stir up the bottom. For that reason I try to keep both.

 

[commod0re]

My Halloween hermit won’t allow me to keep conchs unfortunately, I do have a tiger pistol shrimp though

 

[BryanM]

Cucumbers are too risky for my liking.

 

[padilla95624]

I have had a tiger tail in my 100 gallon tank for ten years now with no problems.