Just a few questions....

[tangy-tang]

1. How many snails do I need?
2. Do I need any crabs and if yes, what kind?
3. I have to coral banded shrimp, do I need any more for a more benficial tank?
Thats about all i can think of at the moment.
55 gallons with regular lighting.
25 pnds of base rock.
20 pnds of LR.
60 pnds of LS.
I am also looking for some lighting. I see that SWF does not sell them. I need some help with that also.
Thanks,
Mark

 

[littlebuck]

if you are just starting you tank out. you really dont need any snails right off the bat. How long have you had your tank set up ?

 

[tangy-tang]

its about 10 mnths old.

 

[fishmamma]

If you are seeing algae growth on the glasss or some diatoms in the sand/on the glass then you can add a couple of snails but there is no need to add more than two at a time. If they can not keep up the cleaning then you can always add more. A couple hermits wouldn't hurt. What type of fish do you have? Will they munch on snails and hermits?