Scavenger Fish

[fishy408]

Hey Guys,

Looking for a recommendation for a scavenger fish with the following attributes:

1. Won't eat clean up crew I plan for the future
2. Peaceful and reef safe
3. Hardy

Currently I have:
2 clownfish
4 blue reef chromis

thanks!

 

[Wlachnit]

What do you want it to scavenge? Sand sifting Gobies are good to keep your sand clean and stirred.

 

[fishy408]

Oh, didn't realize I didn't put the main purpose .

I would like to scavenger fish to eat the left over pellets on the sand.

 

[H2OPlayar]

Lawnmower blenny's are a great addition that help keep algae in check and will scavenge.

 

[fishy408]

thanks, Always thought those lawnmovers only ate algaez

 

[Coral reefer]

Seen many wrasses and tangs pick at food on the bottom

 

[Bruce Spiegelman]

thanks, Always thought those lawnmovers only ate algaez

Actually algae isn't that much of their diet. They are not herbivores exclusively at all.. People see them attacking the rocks and scraping them, but the algae isn't their goal -- it's detritus.

Lawnmower Blenny Diet | Tropical Fish Hobbyist Magazine

Known for their algae-eating abilities, blennies of the genus Salarias can make outstanding reef residents. Learn more advice.

www.tfhmagazine.com

 

[svreef]

A goatfish.

 

[Bruce Spiegelman]

A goatfish.

I love mine! One of my all-time favorite fish, and most people don't hve them. Mines a Bi-color with tons of personality.

 

[fishy408]

anyone see a goatfish in stock locally? nice looking fish.

 

[svreef]

AC gets them every now and then. If not, sometimes Live Aquaria Divers Den. They’re really cool and sift through the sand all day without making a giant mess.

 

[fishy408]

Think I might pass, was reading up on them and noticed this.

 

[Bruce Spiegelman]

Think I might pass, was reading up on them and noticed this.

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Which part bothers you?

 

[fishy408]

max size is 10”,
care level: moderate to difficult
reef compatibility = with caution

those three parts. trying to keep thing simple.

thanks

 

[H2OPlayar]

max size is 10”,
care level: moderate to difficult
reef compatibility = with caution

those three parts. trying to keep thing simple.

thanks

Blennies and gobies are my thoughts then, lots of different kinds there. Midas blenny is a pretty one, sand sifting gobies are cool, lots out there in those two family of fish. (King Phillip Called Out For Good Something!)

 

[Wlachnit]

Blennies and gobies are my thoughts then, lots of different kinds there. Midas blenny is a pretty one, sand sifting gobies are cool, lots out there in those two family of fish. (King Phillip Called Out For Good Something!)

Or…King Phillip Came Over From Greece Saturday…

 

[Bruce Spiegelman]

I would recommend staying away from the sand sifting gobies (Diamond Watchmen or Gold Head Sleeper) they can be fine, but they can also completely destroy a tank.

 

[BleepBloopMunchMunch]

I had a golden sleeper head goby and I loved it but it there so much sand everywhere and covered all my coral that I got rid of it pretty quickly

 

[fishy408]

Seen many wrasses and tangs pick at food on the bottom

Trying to stay away from wrasses this time around, they seem to be hit or miss when it comes to eating your clean up crew.

 

[Bruce Spiegelman]

Trying to stay away from wrasses this time around, they seem to be hit or miss when it comes to eating your clean up crew.

Not at all hit and miss actually. Just depends on the species mostly.