Gobies

[Nat_a126]

I'm aware that Neon Gobies pick parasites off of fish, but do they also sift your sand bed? If they do not, what relatively small gobies will sift sand?

[posenergy]

Every Gobi is a natural sand sifter but some species don't do it as much as others because of shyness.

[Nat_a126]

Originally Posted by posenergy

Every Gobi is a natural sand sifter but some species don't do it as much as others because of shyness.

Which ones do you recommend for the sifting?

[melosu58]

What size tank are we talking about? It makes a difference.

[Nat_a126]

65 gallon FOWLR with...
-one spot foxface
-carpenter fairy wrasse
-2 ocellaris clowns
-3 blue/green chromis

[melosu58]

A pink spotted goby would do fine in that thank. I had one for 14 yrs and he was a model citizen.

[Nat_a126]

Originally Posted by melosu58

A pink spotted goby would do fine in that thank. I had one for 14 yrs and he was a model citizen.

He is easy to care for? And do you think my tank is over stocked? Because I figured 5 of them will only get around 2 inches when they are full grown.

[bettaowner]

Diamond gobies are a good option too. Many gobies tend to be jumpers so keep a lid on the tank

[posenergy]

Blue for watchman gobies have been the best for me but they can be especially shy

[DaleHauze]

I have an orange spot diamond goby. He is a sifter. Just make sure your rock is buried because mine likes to dig under the rock and sleep and hide in its hole