What kind of Cichlid?

[Ord6531]

Just bought a 95 Gallon tank and I want to use sand. I heard that there is a Cichlid that will sift the sand and it help keep it cleaned. I have other freshwater fish, so I want to make sure that the Cichlid is peaceful. I also heard that a horse face loach is good for sand. Any other suggestions?

 

[Fishguy2727]

You don't have to add anything specifically to keep the sand clean.

 

[bruinsbro1997]

I believe this is what you're looking for:
Cichlids - Eartheaters
Check this list if your LFS has none, they have some for sale and are some of the best people here to get some fish from:
http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f25/fish-and-inverts-updated-7-2-11-a-158977.html

 

[Ord6531]

Okay thanks! That's what I wad looking for. Are there any other fish that you would recommend for sand? I want fish that will hide and also play in the sand. I heard clams are fun to have.

 

[Ksuyen]

I have 2 freshwater mussels. They are wonderful addition in sandy tank. They can act like filter, too.

 

[Ord6531]

Where did you get those from? I've never heard of fresh water muscles. That sound like it could be pretty cool.

 

[Aski247]

Chipokee(sp?) ichlids are about some of the most digging cichlids I have ever heard of. Many videos of them on you tube and almost every one I'd them digging in sand. In the phone so didn't google for actual spelling sorry.

Andrew-

 

[Ord6531]

Thanks! I'll do some research on their temperament since they'll be in a community tank with much smaller fish.