Idea for Cleanup Crew

[big911dog]

This is my first list, so any input would be appreciated! Running a 72 gal bow (reef ready) with a EuroReef CS6-1, about 75lbs of LR, and oolitic LS. This is the list I've come up with. Comments/additions/subtractions would be great!
20 Scarlet Hermits
3 Emerald Crabs
1 Brittle Star
20 Nassarius Snails
10 Turbo Snails
1 Fighting Conch
Thanks in advance!

 

[evilss]

i would personally use blue leg hermits instead of scarlet hermits. just a personal prefrence though. other than that i like your list.

 

[nm reef]

Looks like a decent assortment to me. I'd be cautious about the brittle...I have one in my refugium from my origional clean-up crew purchase almost 4 years ago. They can be problematic especially with small ... peaceful ... slow moving fish.Plus when they get larger they can knock things around like a bull in a china shop.

 

[big911dog]

I like the blues also, but i heard to stick with scarlets because the blues eat snails and worms. :scared: any thoughts?
any suggestions for a replacement for the brittle star?
thanks!

 

[magooo2]

The reds will eat the turbo's as well ...IMO.. if they fall from the side or remain dormant on there back for a while.

 

[bigarn]

You heard right about the blues...I have them and you can put all the empty shells you want in the tank and they'll still kill snails for their shells.
As far as starfish, I'm not a big fan of em, but perhaps a serpent?

 

[big911dog]

As far as starfish, I'm not a big fan of em, but perhaps a serpent?
Yea....I thought about that cute "little" snowflake in my LFS....UNTIL I READ THEY CAN GO 6' LONG! :hilarious

 

[bot587]

you could try a serpent star insted of brittles!

 

[big911dog]

DOH.....I'm SO stupid sometimes! ROFLMAO!

Thanks! I start researching them!