Recommend a sand-shifter

[Kijori]

What is the best and most effective sand-shifter out there? I want something to move the sand so that there won't be much algae build-up.

[Melvyn Tan]

Crab-eye goby or twin-spot goby

[Kijori]

Thanks dude. Will go check them out.

[YzF]

One thing to note is that twin spot goby does not do well in systems. Do some read up on them. Another suggestion is a six spot goby.

[yuji]

A blue cheek goby. Hehe.. you may get white 'snow' falling though.

[AhLoon]

Yeah, I agree with YzF. I was never successful with signal gobies... got them but they just keep disappearing... till now didn't really know why.

Try golden head gobies (blue cheek?). Problem? They scatter sand all over the place... kinda nuisance at times...

[liziqi]

hi there...

i would think a black sea cucumber is quite effective as it does its job and doesn't make the tank too messy, unlike the blue cheek. and if ur blue cheek doesn't eat prepared food, it'll starve when the algae on the sand runs out. the two spot is a pretty good choice too, however i feel its not suitable for bigger tanks.

[Rocks]

Sand shifting star... i have 4 of them.. they are very active and hardworking, further more, gentle without stirring up the sand.. occasionally see them climb up the tank wall and fall back on the sand to bury themselves in another spot again..

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[Eric]

What is the best and most effective sand-shifter out there? I want something to move the sand so that there won't be much algae build-up.

blue cheek goby...........a 2-3" size is enough to take care of my 3ft tank cyano, diatoms DSB.

Eric

[sugi]

Sand shifting star... i have 4 of them.. they are very active and hardworking, further more, gentle without stirring up the sand.. occasionally see them climb up the tank wall and fall back on the sand to bury themselves in another spot again..

Reb*** - $3 each

Best Choice sand starfish.

Cheap and super hardy.

[Kijori]

I got the signal goby. Will monitor the situation.

When you guys mentioned that it will not last long in captivity... what's the average lifespan then in an aquarium?

[marinehobbist]

Is is dangerous having sea cucumber in the tank? Is it reef safe?