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Loaches of all kinds love sand, as do most any bottom feeder/cat type. Many African cichlids like sand to move it around, particularly the shelldwellers.
I dont think A Takifugu Puffer would be right for your setup but, They love sand. They sift through it and lay under alot. its kinda funny when they come out of the sand to eat they still have it stuck all over them.