what are some good diatom eaters?

[mopar9012]

so what are they? i dont want any trubo snails, i have some but they pretty much clean the glass. i have some I THINK very small blue legged hermits. and 2 hermits that i dont know what they are. and one pepermint shrimp...........what should i get that will feed off of my diatoms?
BTW i know diatoms are supposed to go away after a certain amount of time. well mine have been here for 2 months or so, i have NOT been using tap water. im just trying to get something that will help.

 

[mrdc]

Maybe try some nassarius snails or a fighting conch.

 

[bang guy]

All of the best Diatom Munchers also happen to be the favorite foods of Hermits.
For Diatoms on the glass I like the following:
Collonista
Stomatella
Limpets
Strombus maculatus

 

[mopar9012]

okay thanks...im going to the LFS today and i just wanted know what i should get for them

 

[beth]

Keep in mind that the snails that Guy mentioned will likely be eaten/killed by your hermit...so, either keep the crap and have no snails, or get the snails and find a new home for crab. Snails are worth their keep, imo, while hermits are mostly destructive and a nuisance.

 

[tankslave]

Beth what do you mean by distructive on the crabs, do they intentionally tear stuff up or are you just referring to knocking things off, etc. I have several and thought they were supposed to be good for reefs. Thanks

 

[mopar9012]

Originally Posted by Beth
Keep in mind that the snails that Guy mentioned will likely be eaten/killed by your hermit...so, either keep the crap and have no snails, or get the snails and find a new home for crab. Snails are worth their keep, imo, while hermits are mostly destructive and a nuisance.
yeah i noticed that one of my bigger hermits attcked my turbo snail and took his shell. i think i might get some hermits and then if they eat up the diatoms i will probably get rid of them. but i really want my diatoms gone right now.

 

[drew2005]

cerith snails