Sifters?

I have some NAssarious snails, blue legged hermits, but they are all very tiny. Any big sifters that would help move this sand bed around?

 

Try using sand sifting starfish. I find they are vary good at that. ;D

 

Oooh, and the name is appropraite! Thanks Brian! Are they hardy (newer tank), I can try and pick one up tonight.

 

I have no experience with these but I have heard they do poorly in tanks less than 100 gal. Seems they can't find enough food to make them happy. They are supposed to be good sifters but I would do some more reseach on them.

 

Yeah my sand sifting star disengrated in my 20 after a while.

A fighting conch is another option.

If your sand is mature and your fish are compatible, a Diamond Goby is a serious sand sifter. Needs suplimental food too (use a turkey baster).

 

This fighting conch does a fantastic job as seen here.[/b]

 

I bought some of these and they are the neatest snails I have ever seen. They eat everything and burrow deeply in the sand and pop out when they smell food

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...;item=4341240340&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW
Jim

 

[quote author=Diver_1298 link=board=Sand;num=1102524612;start=0#6 date=12/11/04 at 17:03:03]I bought some of these and they are the neatest snails I have ever seen. They eat everything and burrow deeply in the sand and pop out when they smell food
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Wow. I think you just sold me on them. Thanks Jim! ;D

 

I am not for sure but I believe these snail come from temperate waters and can have difficulties acclimating to tropical temps. I would suggest putting them in a QT tank in case of die off. I will probably end up purchasing some of these as well just be aware of the risk.

 

Wouldn't these snails wreak havoc on a DSB? There is supposed to be undisturbed layers in a DSB and these guys will be burrowing all over the place.....just a thought ;D