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Old 09-14-2009, 02:11 AM
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I got a dragon goby today, was told by the lfs that its very good for sand sifting. Last time I look at my tank he was working already
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Old 09-14-2009, 02:32 AM
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I definately need to look into something for my tanks. What's good with a Porc Puffer????
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Old 09-14-2009, 02:44 AM
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dragon gobies like hair algae too

I got one in my personal tank at home.

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Old 09-14-2009, 04:12 AM
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I have a sand sifting star and a dragon goby. I have beautiful white sand with plenty of little critters in it. It seems they don't always get to the bottom of the sand and this must seed the upper layers. Since the sand star is growing and doing well after 8 months it seems he is not going to starve to death like some people say they can.

My daughter named our dragon goby "Norbert" from "Harry Potter" LOL
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Old 09-14-2009, 04:18 AM
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i have have s sandsifting star that could use a new home. pm me if interested
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Old 09-14-2009, 04:22 AM
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Old 09-14-2009, 08:15 AM
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I have a Hector's Goby that sifts sand, but seems to like algae better. Cool fish though.
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Just wondering what are some good sand sifting creatures I can add to my reef tank?

Right now I have 2 brittle stars, some nassarius snails, turbo snails, a lawnmower blenny, some BL hermits and 2 clowns. Im just starting out. Thats all Ive got in a 165G tank so far.

If you are just starting out there is no need to add anything.
What you want is a sand bed thriving with all kinds of critters.
You do not want a lifeless sand bed.
Maybe add a a small conch after six months.
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Old 09-16-2009, 03:58 AM
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My sand sifting star fish does a good job, I prefer them over a goby because they don't spit sand all over corals.
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Old 09-16-2009, 04:02 AM
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If you are just starting out there is no need to add anything.
What you want is a sand bed thriving with all kinds of critters.
You do not want a lifeless sand bed.
Maybe add a a small conch after six months.
Good call.
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