2023年3月11日 · Amblygobius semicinctus (Half Barred Goby). Photo by I Cant Think. And the final genus is Valenciennea. This is the most popular genus of Sandsifting Goby in the hobby. Now, this genus holds 16 species. The majority are found in the hobby. Some of the most common you’ll find in fish stores are; - Valenciennea puellaris (Orange Spotted ‘Watchman’ Goby) - Valenciennea stigata (Blue Cheek ...

2017年1月30日 · I'm looking for suggestions for a sand sifting goby. I was looking at diamond gobies, but I've heard some horror stories. Thanks in advance!

2024年12月23日 · I'm looking into the following, all from Biota: Rainford/Hector goby Link's goby Buan's goby Despite being in the hobby for years I don't think I know anyone who has kept any of these species.What I'm hoping for is a similarly clean sand to when I had the diamond goby, but without the "redecorating" it brought with it.

2022年7月3日 · I’m looking for a hardy sand sifting Goby that will last. I’ve been hearing that sand sifting gobies tend not to last long because the sand bed gets cleaned and then it just wastes away. Is there any sand sifting gobies that are hardier than others? I’ve heard the sleeper head sifting goby tends...

2022年8月9日 · As for your Goby, this is possibly one of the biggest issues with many LFSs and recommending Valenciennea species. Your tank looks rather young (<1-2 years old) and Valenciennea feed a lot on the sand bed, much more than a Koumansetta species can.

2022年4月18日 · This not only removes unwanted nitrate producing substances, but it also stirs and aerates the substrate (very important for deep sand beds), releasing toxic gases - TheSprucePets 1. What's your experience with sand sifting gobies? (pros and cons) 2. What are your most favorite sand sifting gobies? Yellow Watchman Goby image via @rboutin111

2015年11月28日 · As the title suggest I am planning to get a sand shifting goby for my 20 gallon reef tank. Thus far it is stocked with a pair of Ocellaris Clowns. I am thinking about getting a Diamond Watchman Goby, but am worried it might be to large for the tank. What do you guys think? What goby do you guys l...

2024年5月3日 · HI, I have a 20 gallon tank with 2 clowns and a royal gramma. And are watchman gobies good for cleaning the sand bed. I have hermit crabs, but they don't really clean the sand bed. And I love watchman gobies because they look like they hate everything in the world just cute to me. So can I, and...

2014年2月19日 · Diamond goby gets too big and hector's/rainfords and two spot would probably perish in a 5g due to specific diets. I can't think of any available sand-sifting goby suitable for a 5g unfortunately.

2013年7月8日 · Does the Goby need sand to sift while in hospital tank? I'm worried about sand absorbing copper... Does it matter if sand will NOT be reused?