Clean up crew suggestions

[Fishn28]

A few questions about cuc for a reef tank

1. When should I add? I currently have 3 Nassarius snails in my 75 but nothing else. There’s not much algae buildup yet but it’s going to start on the rocks eventually
2. What should I add? Anything that you wouldn’t go without for your cuc?

3.Any inverts that just look cool? Not necessarily for utilitarian purposes but for eye candy

thanks

 

[shakacuz]

reefcleaners.org

you can make a custom CUC order based on what you need/want, or can just order based on packages that are presented on the website.

if the tank is new i would wait until you start adding fish, or if you're still cycling then i would add sparingly accordingly to where you are in the "ugly stage"

 

[paragrouper]

I have a variety of snails: Trochous, astreas, turbos, ceriths, bumblebees and Nassarius. My favorites are limpets, as they seem to do the best job in my tank. I also have peppermint shrimp and emerald crabs.

 

[Fishn28]

reefcleaners.org

you can make a custom CUC order based on what you need/want, or can just order based on packages that are presented on the website.

if the tank is new i would wait until you start adding fish, or if you're still cycling then i would add sparingly accordingly to where you are in the "ugly stage"

Do they ship well? And do they ship to cold climates?

 

[Fishn28]

I have a variety of snails: Trochous, astreas, turbos, ceriths, bumblebees and Nassarius. My favorites are limpets, as they seem to do the best job in my tank. I also have peppermint shrimp and emerald crabs.

Have the emeralds eaten any corals?

 

[paragrouper]

Do they ship well? And do they ship to cold climates?

Reefcleaners do ship—although shipping this time of year can be a bit dicey.

 

[paragrouper]

Have the emeralds eaten any corals?

No. I see them all the time cleaning around corals, but never eating corals.

 

[shakacuz]

Do they ship well? And do they ship to cold climates?

i don't usually purchase livestock during the colder weather, but if i recall correctly they do ship during colder weather however the temps have to be above a certain number. the two orders i've done with them, i had little to no die off. when i made my order i ended up receiving a few more snails/crabs than i ordered, so i assume they do this for any potential die off from shipping.