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u mike
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Originally Posted by TeresaQ
http:///forum/post/3057177
are you talking clean up crew or cucumber??
looking for clean up crew , just a little leary someone told me when a snail dies can be dangerous for water conditions,
http:///forum/post/3057177
are you talking clean up crew or cucumber??
looking for clean up crew , just a little leary someone told me when a snail dies can be dangerous for water conditions,
teresaq
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no, unless you have a lot die at once, they will not hurt your tank. I have about a hundred in my tanks of all sizes. Most everyone has snails.
I also have hermits. They will sometimes eat the snails for thier shells, but if you keep them well fed and lots of extra shells.
T
I also have hermits. They will sometimes eat the snails for thier shells, but if you keep them well fed and lots of extra shells.
T
u mike
Member
Originally Posted by wingzfan
http:///forum/post/3057416
If you have a sand bed get something to keep it mixed up so you dont build up detritus. Also get the red-legged hermits as they are less aggressive towards the snails than the blue-legged ones are.
thanks , did say red because of the wings or did you really mean it . don't worry i am pulling for detroit also , FLYERS fan. thanks again
http:///forum/post/3057416
If you have a sand bed get something to keep it mixed up so you dont build up detritus. Also get the red-legged hermits as they are less aggressive towards the snails than the blue-legged ones are.
thanks , did say red because of the wings or did you really mean it . don't worry i am pulling for detroit also , FLYERS fan. thanks again
teresaq
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no, he's right, the scarlet hermits tend to be less aggressive.
How long has your tank been up and running??
I would start with 20 Nassarius Snail for the sand, 10 to 20 Ceriths for the rocks and walls, and 10 scarlet hermits. Though I have the blue legs and dont have too many problems, Just be sure to have lots of extra shells.
Do you have a lot of algea, if so, then add a couple of mexican turbos also.
Then add more if you think you need them
T
How long has your tank been up and running??
I would start with 20 Nassarius Snail for the sand, 10 to 20 Ceriths for the rocks and walls, and 10 scarlet hermits. Though I have the blue legs and dont have too many problems, Just be sure to have lots of extra shells.
Do you have a lot of algea, if so, then add a couple of mexican turbos also.
Then add more if you think you need them
T
spanko
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Originally Posted by TeresaQ
http:///forum/post/3057562
no, he's right, the scarlet hermits tend to be less agressive.
T
True, I have found them to be lazier too. Only seems like they work at night.
http:///forum/post/3057562
no, he's right, the scarlet hermits tend to be less agressive.
T
True, I have found them to be lazier too. Only seems like they work at night.
truperc
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Snails are not a problem. You may want to stay away from sea cucumber though.
Everyone has their favorites but here are a few of mine.
Scarlet hermit/Electric blue hermit - both have been good to me.
Mithrax crab - I love them (not too many though I have 3 in a 60 G)
Tiger Sand Conch - My current favorite
Nassarius Snails - nice for sand bed
Turbo Snail - Good as a generalist
Cerith Snail - I am not so hot on them...but I know many others that are...so I will add them to the list.
Everyone has their favorites but here are a few of mine.
Scarlet hermit/Electric blue hermit - both have been good to me.
Mithrax crab - I love them (not too many though I have 3 in a 60 G)
Tiger Sand Conch - My current favorite
Nassarius Snails - nice for sand bed
Turbo Snail - Good as a generalist
Cerith Snail - I am not so hot on them...but I know many others that are...so I will add them to the list.
u mike
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Originally Posted by TeresaQ
http:///forum/post/3057562
no, he's right, the scarlet hermits tend to be less aggressive.
How long has your tank been up and running??
I would start with 20 Nassarius Snail for the sand, 10 to 20 Ceriths for the rocks and walls, and 10 scarlet hermits. Though I have the blue legs and dont have too many problems, Just be sure to have lots of extra shells.
Do you have a lot of algea, if so, then add a couple of mexican turbos also.
Then add more if you think you need them
T
tank is going on 4 years . had 2 to 5 sand / rock cleaning snails. always had a goby to help with sand util the ick disaster. that is why I was thing about the clean up crew. right now no fish in tank all in hospital.
http:///forum/post/3057562
no, he's right, the scarlet hermits tend to be less aggressive.
How long has your tank been up and running??
I would start with 20 Nassarius Snail for the sand, 10 to 20 Ceriths for the rocks and walls, and 10 scarlet hermits. Though I have the blue legs and dont have too many problems, Just be sure to have lots of extra shells.
Do you have a lot of algea, if so, then add a couple of mexican turbos also.
Then add more if you think you need them
T
tank is going on 4 years . had 2 to 5 sand / rock cleaning snails. always had a goby to help with sand util the ick disaster. that is why I was thing about the clean up crew. right now no fish in tank all in hospital.
