aggressive cleaners?

[simms]

I am in the process of rebuilding my aggressive tank. SImple question for anyone who wants to help...
Obviously snails and crabs cannot coexist for long with triggers, Puffers and Lions. Is there any clean-up fish who can live with these fish and help maintain the tank? The answer is likely no, but i figured i'd ask.
I am using a protein skimmer by Berlin. is there any other equipment which could help keep the tank cleanish.

 

[fishy411]

a UV sterilizer

 

[simms]

what makes a good setilizer? Anyone have a suggestion ona good UV for a reasonable price? What wattage should i be looking to get for a 65 gallon?

 

[sankysyuck]

I use the Turbo Twist by Coralife in my 60 gallon tank. I paid like $70 for it I beleive. Keep in mind you also have to buy a powerhead if your going to buy one.

 

[moto757]

a fuge and a uv I got a pondmaster for a 65 u can get a 8 watt and be fine and just get a low gph powerhead for it the uv made the biggest improvment in my tank by far I highly recomend it.

 

[fmarini]

I find the best equipment to clean an aggressive Fo tank is your hand. You really can't keep cleanup crews too long w/ your fish, so you best served by regular water maintence, regular cleanings and regular service.

 

[thangbom]

aww man... no animal can help me..NOOO!!!!!!!! Y ME!!!!!! .... anyhow.. i have aready made a post but i will ask u guy ahea too.. i just a had a algea bloom.. it was perdy big.. but i can get rid of all the stuff with snails.. about 40 of em died in 3/4 days.. so was wondering what can i do for a clean up crew?.. he he that rhymes..

 

[guineawhop]

simms don't expect the uv sterilizer to completely stop algae. you are still gonna have to scrap algae on a regular basis...that is if you want it to look good.

 

[fishieness]

thangbom... you lost 30 snails that quickly!? i hope from other tank mates. haha. I saw one post of a guy who's haraquin tusk would eat all the sanils the day he put them in there. He didnt even have a chance. haha