HELP whats a good clean up crew fish

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  1. macabe

    macabe Purple Spiny Lobster

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    hey guys i got a 55 gal tank with a sail fin tang and 2 clown fish i want a fish that will clean up my sand bed and sift threw it can anyon name a fish that can do that? if u name one i wanna now if he will be ok in my tank with my clown and tang. thanks
     
    macabe, Jun 13, 2009
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  2. jhawkor

    jhawkor Millepora

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    I would suggest a goby, most will sift through the substrate and some make burrows so make sure your rock is secure. As far as the other fish messing with it I don't think it would be a problem but you know your fish better than me.
     
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  3. cdeboard

    cdeboard Montipora Digitata

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    Goby is perfect. Just make sure you dont have crushed coral as substrate.
     
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  4. Ishymishy77

    Ishymishy77 Peppermint Shrimp

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    do you have a FOWLR or would you be open to obtaining a star fish? a sand sifter will help. or you could try a lawnmower blenny. The blenny will also clean your rock and glass.
     
    Ishymishy77, Jun 13, 2009
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