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Sand sifting stars work well imo. Some think that they can starve too easily in a small tank but I have had mine for several months and he's done well.
I have had my sand star over a year. With no extra care. Nassarius snails are great sifters if you don't want a fish. Or pistol shrimp. Although pistols will not move much outside there borrow.