Tubo Snails in the CUC?

[yorkieUK]

I've been told that Turbo snails can damage corals and move the live-rock in new set-ups, has anyone had any problems with them?

 

[goma]

Turbos can be bulldozers and will knock over coral frags that are not glued in place. I guess they could not over some rock if it was pretty unstable to start with but that seems like a stretch.

All in all turbos are good to have in reef aquariums since they can decimate some algae!

 

[yorkieUK]

Thanks for the quick reply. I might leave the turbo snails for a couple of months until things are a bit more matured anyway.
I haven't started to set my tank up yet, just getting everything together now. Lights, pumps, skimmer, etc. are on their way.
Crushed coral sand and RO water to follow next week when I get a bit more cash together.

 

[goma]

You can always start a reef chronicle now telling everyone what your plans are!!

 

[DianaKay]

I think the Mexican Turbos get a bad rap for all the good they do. They might accidentally knock over unglued coral frags while they are simply eating the algae off of them. If there isn't enough algae in the tank, it's a good idea to place an seaweed clip on the bottom of the tank for them to eat. Don't add too many...They eat LOTS!
Seaweed Sheets in my tank are a dinner bell for them:

 

[yorkieUK]

I'm still finding my way around the website. I only joined yesterday after weeks of researching reef tanks.
I will keep posting my progress for anyone who wants to keep me on the right track.
I already wish I'd joined earlier. It seems to be a very friendly group on here without the belittling that you find on some sites.
Congratulations on your new appointment as a Premium Moderator goma.

 

[goma]

Thanks!! One of the goals of Reef Sanctuary is to be a friendly, inviting forum that people can ask any types of questions and not have to worry about someone belittling them! So you've come to the right place!!

 

[yorkieUK]

My intention of using a crushed coral bed is so the good bacteria will be easier for my CUC to get to, rather than using a fine sand that could get more compacted and bury the good bacteria.
What's your thoughts???

 

[goma]

We usually tell people to avoid crushed coral substrates as they can be a Nitrate trap and cause issues as the tank matures. Most of the time we recommend CaribSea Dry Aragonite Special Grade Reef Sand as it does not get blown around by pumps and power heads:

http://www.marinedepot.com/CaribSea...Reef_Aquariums-CaribSea-CS0020-FISSDS-vi.html

 

[yorkieUK]

Thanks for the tip and the link. I have just checked and it is available here in the UK with quite a few suppliers at around £25.00 / 5kg.

 

[DianaKay]

The looks of crushed coral (IMO) is not a pretty sight. There are snails that can keep your sand bed from getting compact. Read what you can about different types of snails at liveaquaria.com http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/aquarium-fish-supplies.cfm?c=497+526
The CaribSea Special Grade Seaflor sand is a really good choice...not too fine & not to course.
Lots of added benefits for using is as your substrate.
Hope you link your tank thread to your name at the left....easier to follow your build

 

[Tigersref]

Diana, where does one get the see weed sheets? from any supermarket in the sushi isle?

 

[DianaKay]

Diana, where does one get the see weed sheets? from any supermarket in the sushi isle?

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+7927+8048+5026&pcatid=5026
That's a good product and you can also ask at most LFS ....there's several good brands.
My Midas Blenny & Cherub Angel get their fill of those sheets also

 

[Oxylebius]

I wouldn't recommend buying the dried nori sheets in grocery stores, sometimes there are additives/spices added to them (depending on the brand). Which are great for our enjoyment of them, but not so much for the fish. I recommend sticking to the brands offered specifically for fish found in lfs and online fish outfits.

 

[nanoreefing4fun]

to ReefSanctuary, a real Sanctuary of reef forums, with lots of very nice members

 

Start a new tank thread & share your tank with us so we can follow along - we love pics

 

[Mr.Reeefer]

Hi mate and welcome to RS and reef keeping, your doing your research which is always good!!!

Good luck and have fun mate

 

[yorkieUK]

What depth would you recomend?

 

[Waya]

I have had turbos for years and never had a problem. Just make sure things are buttoned down so they don't knock it over.