Poop cleaners?

[CammyS]

So I have only two nerite snails that I was able to move from freshwater to saltwater to help clean up diatoms. Well I figured I’d keep them in the saltwater tank since they do a good job of eating it but not all of the algae to cause a concern. The problem with nerite snails is that they poop all the time. They are fantastic cleaners but poop is a concern. I know I can just vacuum it out which is what I’ve been doing for about two weeks now. Are there any other things I can put in there to help with the poop? I have a 20 gallon long tank (since it’s my first).

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Idoc]

Hmmm, I guess I haven't noticed my nerites making that much of a mess in my tank, lol. The poo is broken down increasing your nitrifying bacteria in your system.

 

[Kzang]

I don't filter my tanks. I have a fighting conch. He keeps my sand clean and poop free? I guess

 

[CammyS]

Hmmm, I guess I haven't noticed my nerites making that much of a mess in my tank, lol. The poo is broken down increasing your nitrifying bacteria in your system.

So I guess I should just continue to vacuum as much as I can while ignoring the stuff I miss?

 

[Hemmdog]

Your tank looks sterile, don’t vacuum it. It needs to get “dirty” to then be able to host tons of life. Are you using RODI water ?

 

[Idoc]

So I guess I should just continue to vacuum as much as I can while ignoring the stuff I miss?

I'd stop vacuuming and let the cycle and tank progress. Don't worry about getting a little dirt in the tank, it needs it to mature properly.

 

[Idoc]

Your tank looks sterile, don’t vacuum it. It needs to get “dirty” to then be able to host tons of life. Are you using RODI water ?

+1

 

[ruskimax]

Throw a little phyto in there, maybe a diversity pack (amphi/copepods come to mind for detritus) from any of the good cuc places around ... just what’s worked best for me personally. Good luck.

 

[CammyS]

I'd stop vacuuming and let the cycle and tank progress. Don't worry about getting a little dirt in the tank, it needs it to mature properly.

Yeah I’m using RO/DI. The tank is fully cycled, I just haven’t gotten around to getting any fish yet.

 

[Idoc]

Yeah I’m using RO/DI. The tank is fully cycled, I just haven’t gotten around to getting any fish yet.

Well, time to pick out that first fish and get it through a good quarantine process! Also start thinking about a cuc as well since the algae is coming...and ut really does need to come for the system to mature. Have you turned the lights on yet?

 

[Mikedawg]

Yes, put in corals; poop of any kind is free food for them.