Sand sifter suggestions

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  1. mdbostwick

    mdbostwick Vlamingii Tang

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    So I am thinking of getting some type of sand sifter invert but I am not sure what would work. Anyone have any suggestions? I have a 55g with a little less than 40 lbs of sand.
     
    mdbostwick, Feb 3, 2015
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  2. DSC reef

    DSC reef Giant Squid

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    I've heard great things about strawberry conch but never tried one. I keep a sand star in my 125 and it does an amazing job. No pests, and clean sand. I know some say they do harm with the fauna but I've never experienced any negative effects so I'm sticking with him.
     
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  3. oldfishkeeper

    oldfishkeeper Giant Squid

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    fighting conch are great!
     
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  4. Vinnyboombatz

    Vinnyboombatz Giant Squid

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    +1 Fighting Conch's are amazing.1 is all you need.:)
     
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  5. Sataly

    Sataly Coral Banded Shrimp

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    +1 to fighting conch. Theyre quite funny to watch when they come out of the sand as well.
     
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  6. AnotherMike

    AnotherMike Fire Worm

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    Fighting conch or a tiger tail
     
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  7. CBSurfrider

    CBSurfrider Millepora

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    +1 for the conch. I have three in my 300 and sand is pristine.
     
    CBSurfrider, Feb 4, 2015
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  8. jokaz82

    jokaz82 Fire Worm

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    How big do y'all's fighting conch get?
     
    jokaz82, Feb 23, 2015
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