Must have clean up crew

[muggle0981]

Besides hermit crabs

What are your must have clean up crews for reef aquarium

also

Larger aquarium 180g-how many of each do you have

 

[GobyGuy]

gotta mention turbo snails - not sure for 180g

 

[fishski13]

mexican turbos, conchs, cleaner shrimp (not for cleaning tank but just cool to have and benefits fish)

 

[Jbell370]

Do you have sand? Nassarius snails if so, love those guys. I usually buy 10-12 of random types and restock as they deplete.

 

[Johnz]

Cerith snails are a must have. They clean both the rocks and the sand. There are different species, a good mix is always best. If you have sand then I would add nassarius snails. I got a few giant knobby creepers from reefcleaners.org and have been happy with them, they plow through the sand real well. As do the small conch species. A few turbo snails to work the glass and rocks and you're all set.

Don't forget fish as part of your crew. A wrasse and some tangs will save you a lot of grief.

As to quantities, I'm not sure. I always tend to go light on my cuc because if you add too many they will starve. 4 giant knobby creepers, 2 conchs, and 20 nassarius snails if you have sand. Add another 40 assorted ceriths and a dozen turbo snails to start. That's just off the top of my head. Most web sites that sell clean up crews will have packages for sale that specify quantities. Good luck with your tank!

 

[muggle0981]

Yup-sandy bottom…
Im just depleted on cleanup crews for whatever reason

seem like an endless money pit-kinda like this hobby

 

[muggle0981]

Yup have blue yellow belly regal, scopas tang and just recently added a blue eye bristletooth and foxface

 

[flashsmith]

Nasarius snail as mentioned. Urchins are a must have for me. Big Mexican turbos.

 

[muggle0981]

Really

urchins

Do they need anything special to survive

Will they sustain and live

Example like not a fan of sandsifting stars in aquaroums as i think they starve themselves out sooner than later