CUC Package Question - what to get

[joe-ejs]

Hello,

I am going to purchase a clean up crew for my 100gl reef tank. Tank is two years old and is time to renew the clean up crew. Part of plan is to focus on algae control/maintenance, including a fight against turf algae. My plan at the moment is to get 4-6 small Pencil Urchins, and then some package deal probably including the following CUC's. noted below. I am trying to decide how many do I need for a 100gl tank? Also was wondering if there is a rule of thumb on this? I have included some qty's based on package deals that I am looking at.

I am also planning to buy from Reeftopia. Anyone have experience with them?

Medium Blue-Leg Hermit Crabs - 36 (are small or medium sized better?)
Cerith - 12
Turbo (Astrea) 50
Golden Snails (Small Astreas) - 50
Emerald Crabs - 6
Nerite -12

Any advice is appreciated..thanks!

 

[exnisstech]

I've never dealt with reeftopia. You may want to take a look over at reefcleaners.org. John is great to deal with and has free shipping on cleaner packs and can custom CUC also

 

[Brewski4u1]

I'LL second reefcleaners!! they are amazing i ordered from them late last night and john responded within a few minutes letting me know they will be shipping today!!!

 

[Hooz]

I've used Reef Cleaners three times now, all with good experiences. He also has packages based on tank size.

Even if you don't go with his recommended package for your tank size, it serves as a good guideline on the mix of inverts you should have, and you can customize accordingly.

 

[argiBK]

My CUC from @reefcleaners just came in today today, no DOAs and a really diverse set of critters, some you can’t find anywhere else!