cycle is getting there ....now what ???

[jeffro63]

ok i tested my water today and NH3,NH4is down to 0 but the no2 are still up a bit, by a bit i mean 0.8. Is it still to early to add a clean up crew or is this a good time to do it ? Ph is at 8.3
what is a good clean up crew to get ? I have a 55 gallon with about 46lbs of fiji live rock.
are the clean up crews that you can get here at saltwaterfish.com good ones ?
i heard a rumor that a lot of times they arrive at home dead. is this true or not, i don't know ?
thanks folks
Jeff

 

[arkey.d]

Wait till Ammonia and Nitrites are zero before adding your clean up crew.... Here's my list for my 55gal... I have been adding them in thirds...
15 Scarlet Hermit Crabs
10 Astrea Snails
10 Cerith Snails
15 Nassarius Snails
10 Margarita Snails
3 Mexican Turbo Snails
5 Peppermint shrimp
2 Emerald Crabs
2 Cleaner Shrimp
1 Fighting Conch

 

[bigarn]

:yes: Good advice and good clean up crew IMO.

 

[wax32]

Keep an eye on those peppermint shrimps. The one I had did a number on my ricordea.

 

[icfish]

Originally posted by wax32
Keep an eye on those peppermint shrimps. The one I had did a number on my ricordea.
Hmmm, I have seven in my tank and haven't had a problem.
Sometimes it's just the luck of the draw.