Best sand sifter?

[paddyob]

In your experiences...

Which sand sifter is best suited to aquarium life?



I'm going to add one.

[jason604]

Originally Posted by paddyob

In your experiences...

Which sand sifter is best suited to aquarium life?



I'm going to add one.

sifter gobies.. they never stop sifting!! killing my plates lol

[hillegom]

+1 on the gobies. I have a diamond head. Never stops sifting gravel.
Can't keep anything on the bottom cause he will cover it.
Hard worker!!

[paddyob]

I'm wondering about hardiness.

I know they sift like champs... But some sift but live short lives in a tank.

[Myka]

The trick is to find a sifter that also eats prepared foods. Many sifters starve to death in aquariums because they refuse to eat prepared foods and don't actually get enough food from the sandbed.

[paddyob]

Originally Posted by Myka

The trick is to find a sifter that also eats prepared foods. Many sifters starve to death in aquariums because they refuse to eat prepared foods and don't actually get enough food from the sandbed.

This is my concern.

So in trying to isolate species that are in this category.

Which are more likely to accept prepared?

[spit.fire]

Nassarius snails, conches and serpent stars are IMO the best combo for a ground level cleanup crew

[Jakegr]

I have had two sand sifting sea stars in my tank for over a year. They keep the sand surface nice and white.

[jason604]

Get a banded goby. Sifts non stop and always the first to eat the flake am pellets I throw in the tank

[burtonboi]

Any suggestions on cucumbers?


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