Suitable sand-sifting fish?

[Kial]

Hey

I have a 25g Waterbox peninsula mini and I'm wanting to add a suitable sand sifting fish to the mix.

The tank hasn't long finished cycling so I won't be adding it any time soon, currently just have 2x clowns.

I've always struggled in my previous tanks at keeping the sand clean. Larger tanks such as 4-5ft. In the past ive had a golden head sleeper goby, stromb snails etc but never reallt helped.

With this nano I sort of want to try not touch the sand myself too much and creating more issues.

What sort of sifter would suit a 25g tank and when would be best to add?

 

[blaxsun]

Nassarius snails, cerith snails and orange conches.

 

[Kial]

Nassarius snails, cerith snails and orange conches.

Yeah had nassarius before, would only ever see them pop up for when fish food went in. Still dirty sand haha.

Samd with the strombus snails, I believe they are the same as conch. Would usually just sit under the sand for weeks in same spot

 

[blaxsun]

Yeah had nassarius before, would only ever see them pop up for when fish food went in. Still dirty sand haha.

Samd with the strombus snails, I believe they are the same as conch. Would usually just sit under the sand for weeks in same spot

Black sea cucumbers are like ocean lawnmowers. I have 4 that work 24/7 non-stop.

 

[Kial]

Black sea cucumbers are like ocean lawnmowers. I have 4 that work 24/7 non-stop.

Would that suit a 25g you reckon? Had 1 in my first tank which was 4ft and it was longgggg haha

 

[blaxsun]

Would that suit a 25g you reckon? Had 1 in my first tank which was 4ft and it was longgggg haha

A very small one. I like sea cucumbers, but not everyone feels the same way.

 

[Rmckoy]

Black sea cucumbers are like ocean lawnmowers. I have 4 that work 24/7 non-stop.

I haven’t seen sea cucumbers in lfs in a very long time .

 

[blaxsun]

I haven’t seen sea cucumbers in lfs in a very long time .

Depends on the LFS. I get mine locally from my LFS in Saskatoon.

 

[Rmckoy]

Depends on the LFS. I get mine locally from my LFS in Saskatoon.

I will ask for them next time I’m in one .
Some are said to be toxic ?

 

[blaxsun]

I will ask for them next time I’m in one .
Some are said to be toxic ?

I've had all types die in my tank with no ill effects, but this isn't necessarily an endorsement. I think it's if the cucumber is killed outright - but would be almost unheard of (everything leaves mine alone).

 

[thatmanMIKEson]

Depends on the LFS. I get mine locally from my LFS in Saskatoon.

 

[mortimersnerd]

I'd do a tiger tail cucumber. Love mine. If you could find a small diamond goby they're a ton of fun to watch.