CUC

[JEnelson]

That's crazy looking hope I don't get any of that

 

[xxStLxx]

Just keep your trates and phosphates down in the tank. You can do that from weekly husbandry and use of only RODI water for top off and mixing salt.

 

[HairlessPotter]

Instead of 20 dwarf ceriths could I do bumblebee snails since they are also very small? My lfs doesn't have dwarf ceriths

 

[Dougm]

Beware of emerald crabs, got one 2weeks ago and although he ate alge, he tore apart one head on my torch coral- down to the bone. Next day he was poised on head #2 when he suddenly met his maker.

 

[HairlessPotter]

Beware of emerald crabs, got one 2weeks ago and although he ate alge, he tore apart one head on my torch coral- down to the bone. Next day he was poised on head #2 when he suddenly met his maker.

I'll have to watch him close, thanks

But does anybody have any input on getting bumblebee snails instead of dwarf cerith?

 

[jgraz]

I believe the Bumble Bee snails are carnivores(sp?), looks nice but not sure it does too much. I have one but rarely see, mostly after lights out and break out the flashlight. Definatly get the ceriths though.

 

[HairlessPotter]

I believe the Bumble Bee snails are carnivores(sp?), looks nice but not sure it does too much. I have one but rarely see, mostly after lights out and break out the flashlight. Definatly get the ceriths though.

Ok that won't work then. I have some normal ceriths but the lfs doesn't have dwarf ceriths

 

[Sniperhank]

My margarita snails do a great job of cleaning up algae, especially my diatoms. They aren't to interested in the sand, but on rocks/glass they are all over.

 

[fishy5559]

Nassarius snails are great for the sand bed

 

[HairlessPotter]

My margarita snails do a great job of cleaning up algae, especially my diatoms. They aren't to interested in the sand, but on rocks/glass they are all over.

Thats exactly what I want, rocks and glass cleaners. Do you know how many of those I would get in place of 20 dwarf ceriths?

 

[HairlessPotter]

Nassarius snails are great for the sand bed

Already have some they are pretty cool too

 

[jgraz]

I would try to find the dwarfs. They will get into place most other snails would never dream of. I'm pretty sure reef cleaners has them. Mabye you LFS could order them even

 

[Sniperhank]

Thats exactly what I want, rocks and glass cleaners. Do you know how many of those I would get in place of 20 dwarf ceriths?

In my 36 gal, I have 10 margarita snails and 2 hermit crabs...brown legs. I just got done ordering a larger CUC. The additions will be 20 blue leg hermits, 4 scarlet hermits, 10 turbo snails, and 10 nassarius snails. Reason for ordering is because nothing is cleaning my sand up really...the 2 brown hermits can't keep up.

 

[HairlessPotter]

I would try to find the dwarfs. They will get into place most other snails would never dream of. I'm pretty sure reef cleaners has them. Mabye you LFS could order them even

Ok I'll try to find some

 

[xxStLxx]

Go to reefcleaners.org they have custom or pre built crews really cheap

 

[HairlessPotter]

Go to reefcleaners.org they have custom or pre built crews really cheap

I don't want to order online and have to pay shipping since I already have everything but dwarf ceriths