Sand sifting cuc

[Noob_reefer]

Hey I'm new to reefing. I set up my first 40 gal reef tank this year. I am looking for a good sand sifter that won't cover corals with sand. Live stock wise I have a hippo tang,green coris wrasse,two Occelarris clowns and a lawnmower blenny. I'm trying to avoid adding anymore fish so inverts are preffered. Thanks.

 

[LiveWire]

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I would stay away from sand sifting stars as they will just wind up eventually starving in your system. I always have liked Nassarius Snails as they keep the sand bed stirred but mostly eat meat left over from feeding rather than Algae. I am sure some other members will have some other suggestions as well.

 

[Oscaror]

Hey I'm new to reefing. I set up my first 40 gal reef tank this year. I am looking for a good sand sifter that won't cover corals with sand. Live stock wise I have a hippo tang,green coris wrasse,two Occelarris clowns and a lawnmower blenny. I'm trying to avoid adding anymore fish so inverts are preffered. Thanks.

I just picked up a tiger conch, have yet to see how it does with my sand bed but it sure is cool looking

 

[Noob_reefer]

I just picked up a tiger conch, have yet to see how it does with my sand bed but it sure is cool looking

Hmm interesting

 

[Noob_reefer]

I just picked up a tiger conch, have yet to see how it does with my sand bed but

I just picked up a tiger conch, have yet to see how it does with my sand bed but it sure is cool looking

I bet let me know if it works

 

[KMNewer]

I just picked up a tiger conch, have yet to see how it does with my sand bed but it sure is cool looking

I have one and it never burrows, still a very cool part of my CUC though. For sand sifting I stick with nassarius snails, those little buggers are awesome and move fast (like breeching submarines) as soon as food hits the tank.