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Rhino

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Good afternoon all, hope everyone has had a good weekend. I have been working ever so slowly and patiently on my reef tank and the time has come that I want to purchase my CUC. I went to my LFS today, and came back quickly after seeing the prices. They want $3 for a Blue Leg Hermit the size of a pencil eraser :blink:...actually it was probably smaller than that. So I now look to the web. I have heard great things about ReefCleaners so I think I am going to put an order together there. First if you have any experience on them can you chime in? I am going to build a custom crew for my 20 long. Thoughts on what I should get? I would really like a small crab like an emerald. Any help is appreciated since this is my first reef tank, this is my first CUC and the options are overwhelming. :thanks:
 
Whoa, yeah I agree that was a bit much. I haven't ordered anything from reefcleaners, but something that you could do is order things that aren't marked with a * so that you only have to pay for Priority Mail (spend >$50 = free shipping) so you don't have to spend $30+ for shipping or $175 on a CUC to get free shipping. Then for the hermits and other inverts you want, just go to the lfs and try comparing prices with online stores. It's a hard economy so I'm pretty sure they'll be willing to negotiate and want you to keep coming back! I'd say get 7 nassarius snails (my fav.), 15-20 dwarf ceriths and other snails like nerites, and blue leg hermit crabs. (Also might want to get the 1 cent macro algae if you have a fuge). Good luck!
 
Watch out for the emeralds they can go rouge and eat coral if you plan on going reef. I just got rid of mine. He liked the coral. :)
 
Rhino said:
Did not know that about the Emerald. What about Porcelain Crabs?

Porcelain crabs are pretty. But probably smaller than you think. They are actually filter feeders with 2 fans they grab floating micro food in the aquariums current. Mine just sits in a little crevice fanning the day away.

I've been trying to get a pic but he's do small he hides real good.
 
Sharkbait54 said:
Porcelain crabs are pretty. But probably smaller than you think. They are actually filter feeders with 2 fans they grab floating micro food in the aquariums current. Mine just sits in a little crevice fanning the day away.

I've been trying to get a pic but he's do small he hides real good.

See I know that is boring for alot of people, but I find those kinds of animals interesting.
 
So hear is what I am thinking now for my cleanup crew:
10 Nerite Snails
8 Nassarius
10 Florida Ceriths
20 Dwarf Ceriths

This is just what I am considering to order from Reef Cleaners. I will have to work out some type of deal with my LFS on Hermits.
 
I don't think ya need that many snails. I have 1 turbo and 2 zebra snails in my 28 gallon. I do have lots of nassarius though but they breed in the tank.
 
Crystal A said:
I don't think ya need that many snails. I have 1 turbo and 2 zebra snails in my 28 gallon. I do have lots of nassarius though but they breed in the tank.

Thanks for the advice...funny thing is my list still has less than the list they have built for a 20 long lol. Always heard they were mega over kill.
 
I think you should get a turbo snail if you have a major algae breakout...my friend put some in his 300 gallon tank and they cleaned it up really fast! Wouldn't want them to starve...or add extra food just for them.
 
I have a few cerith snails, and they are OK, but eat relatively little for their size. If you want a powerhouse little cleaner, get some astrea snails in your lineup.
 
Thanks for the advice everyone. I am still undecided on my crew. Spending some time researching the different snail types. Also, shopping around for the best place to get snails. Thanks again.
 
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