Which goby is best for sifting sand...

[mikelush78]

I have a 90 gallon reef and I am stuck between getting Diamond Watchman Goby, and a Sleeper Gold Head Goby. Which does the best job at sifting the sand and keping the top clean and nice looking?

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[Reefscape]

Well...i have both types of goby's in my aquarium, and it is a rare occurance to see the watchman sifting sand..The other is doing this on a near enough constant basis..

lol...Its like the watchman goby is watching the other and wondering " sheesh, what ARE you doing? Do you know i just pooped there?"....

Niko

 

[schmoeker]

I also have both, and they both sift sand. The sleeper has a bigger mouth and is a bit more active at it.

 

[5xevy]

Its like the watchman goby is watching the other and wondering " sheesh, what ARE you doing? Do you know i just pooped there?"....

Niko

Hahaha!

I had both in the past and the Gold Head was constantly sifting much more than the Diamond. I also happen to think it looks better and its blue streaks would sometimes seem to glow.

 

[Germanman]

yea sleeps seem to be more active but the diamonds make a nice passive shifter.