I've been looking at getting a sand sifter, but I'm considering a sand sifting starfish as an alternative to a sand sifting goby (looking at Chalk Goby). Which would you say is easier to keep and better at doing the job? (Red Sea Reefer XL 300)
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I second thisAre you looking to get something to clean the sand bed ?
If is I would go with conches
Yes, but my fiancée is very anti-snail, so being forced to make a slightly alternative cuc. She thinks both Nassarius and Conches are both creepy as hell (she's also generally against snails in general)Are you looking to get something to clean the sand bed ?
If is I would go with conches
I think the diamond goby is the best sand sifter, and he cleans it so well. The others can’t even compare to itI have an orange diamond goby, he requires feeding to supplement his diet, He does an amazing job cleaning the sand and moving it around (sometimes on top of coral). On the other hand I also have a sand-sifting starfish, he is zero maintenance, but doesn't really do a huge amount in terms of keeping the sand bed clean.
in summary:
Goby
Pros:
cleans the surface of sand bed thoroughly
looks cool
has personality
Cons:
will most likely make a mess
will probably require feeding
Sand Sifting Star
Pros:
no maintenance
possibly cleans deeper below the surface than the goby
Cons:
not as thorough at cleaning the surface of the sand bed
Yes, but my fiancée is very anti-snail, so being forced to make a slightly alternative cuc. She thinks both Nassarius and Conches are both creepy as hell (she's also generally against snails in general)
May end up trying to persuade her for conches, but I mainly promised that I would explore all the options first.Nassarius snails will dissapear under the sandbed and you’ll most likely only see them when you feed. But if someone is anti snails, which is crazy, best bet is the conch.
I hear you mate. My wife is the same. She had to get used to it thoughtYes, but my fiancée is very anti-snail, so being forced to make a slightly alternative cuc. She thinks both Nassarius and Conches are both creepy as hell (she's also generally against snails in general)
Bummer, I would just try and convince her. They mostly spend time burrowed during the day and come out when lights are outYes, but my fiancée is very anti-snail, so being forced to make a slightly alternative cuc. She thinks both Nassarius and Conches are both creepy as hell (she's also generally against snails in general)
Conchs will also bury themselves so sometimes you may not even see them for a few days. They’re the best sand stirrers IMO, but I also think they’re cute. LOLMay end up trying to persuade her for conches, but I mainly promised that I would explore all the options first.