Mar 11, 2023 · 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 ...

Oct 29, 2019 · I have a diamond goby and my sand is 1-2mm. The difference with a sand sifting verse pistol shrimp goby is the sand sifting puts the sand in its mouth and sifts through its gills to get food out. If the sand pieces are too big it can’t get it through its gills.

Jul 3, 2022 · 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...

May 22, 2019 · I'm looking for an opinion on which sand-sifting goby I should add to my 80g with a 20g sump. I have live rock substrate, so the sand is more of a very fine gravel, than a sand. I've had a reef tank for about 12 yrs, but this is a new one …

Nov 28, 2015 · 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...

Aug 9, 2022 · 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.

Jan 30, 2017 · 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!

Jun 16, 2021 · Looking for a good sand sifting fish that won't cause a windstorm in my 32g tank. From research, the Orange Crosshatch Goby, Tiger Watchmen Goby and the...

May 3, 2024 · 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...

Feb 19, 2014 · 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.