55/crew

munki · 01-05-2007, 02:04 AM

i have a 55g tank and i think i need a clean up crew. i am scared to purchase a clean up crew fit for a 55g because i dont want them to starve since i only have one fish in the tank so there is not going to be a whole lot of food in there. i do have algae, but not a crazy amount. i would like something that would eat green, brown, purple algae and fish poo'(i think those were the Super Tongan Nassarius Snails) what should i do?????

fishheads · 01-05-2007, 02:34 AM

get 3 turbos ,2 emeralds ,2 nassarius,1 urchin that eats calc. algae,maybe a hermit

munki · 01-05-2007, 02:55 AM

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Originally Posted by fishheads

get 3 turbos ,2 emeralds ,2 nassarius,1 urchin that eats calc. algae,maybe a hermit

giant nassarius? an urchin that eats what?? what is calc.?
thanks
o and i dont think i want crabs..if thats what you meant by emeralds.

fishheads · 01-05-2007, 07:25 PM

an urchin that eats calcerous algae,substitute 4 snails for the 2 emerald crabs,2 nassarius snails for your substrate turnover

sasquatch · 01-05-2007, 07:28 PM

Munki nobody wants crabs lol, try what Fishheads suggested just dont over do it, theres probably lots more than you think to eat. So how did the school project go? Steve

burning2nd · 01-05-2007, 07:46 PM

2 nassasus (small, they will get bigger), 4 ceriths, 1 bubble bee

and 1 baby blue leg hermit, (and shells from small 2 big)

wont have to touch the thing after that.

munki · 01-06-2007, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by sasquatch

Munki nobody wants crabs lol, try what Fishheads suggested just dont over do it, theres probably lots more than you think to eat. So how did the school project go? Steve

o its still going on..im doing good so far

munki · 01-06-2007, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by burning2nd

2 nassasus (small, they will get bigger), 4 ceriths, 1 bubble bee

and 1 baby blue leg hermit, (and shells from small 2 big)

wont have to touch the thing after that.

what is the hermit good for?

munki · 01-06-2007, 01:04 AM

so where do i find all of these creatures. at live aquaria you have to have a $30 shopping cart to check out then you have to pay $30 for shipping

and i dont want to do all that

i saw some tiny blue hermits at the lfs and they were $5 they were about half the size of a dime. is that a good price? i heard and read that crabs are just no good, they dont get rid of algae and they can kill snails just for their shells.....

fishheads · 01-06-2007, 02:33 AM

different strokes 4 different folks,personally i love my emeralds and hermits....hermits climb on some corals,and may have deliterious effects since there not common on reefs there usually found in really sandy areas....blue legs are scavengers for particals of food that might have blown around your tank....put a couple of old shells in for his move.......yes 5 bucks is expensive for bluelegs....i pay 1.50 to 2.00 for mine......i guess it depends on your location.....im in northern cali..i wish you would have posted a couple of days earlier i had 13 small rock urchins that hitchhiked in on some of my LR...I WOULD HAVE SENT YOU OR ANYONE SOME....LFS has them now...it took a couple of days carefully removing them...some were not as lucky to leave with there health

lcstorc · 01-06-2007, 08:10 AM

As far as I know hermits do not eat your algae they eat the food that falls to the bottom of the tank. As you can see from my sig I have no crabs in my reef. I have a variety of snails (turbos, nassarious, and stomatella) and fighting conchs an several shrimp for my cleanup crew. I am looking now for some queen conchs to add as well.
Many people keep crabs in their reefs but you need to remember that they are opportunistic feeders. If they can get to anything live (including your snails) they will trap and eat them even if they don't need or want a shell. If you do decide to get hermits go for the scarlet hermits. They are different than red legs. You can easily tell the difference since they have yellow eye stalks. Many people report that they are much less of a problem than other hermits.

munki · 01-06-2007, 08:50 PM

ok.......but where do i get these if i cant get them at any lfs? what are some good online stores?

munki · 01-07-2007, 12:36 AM

hello??

cheeks69 · 01-07-2007, 01:10 AM

Most places that sell cleanup crews will sell them in packages so IMO it'll be just too expensive if you order a small amount I would opt for a trip to the LFS. Also hermit crabs are omnivorous so they will eat algae and leftover food and sometimes things you don't want them to eat...lol

2455coop · 01-07-2007, 01:31 AM

Take a look at Reeftopia.com They have a good collection....However I have to agree with Robert...If your going to purchase a small amount then your LFS is the better choice

Bill

01-05-2007, 02:04 AM	#1 (permalink)
munki Plate Coral Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 707 View Gallery Karma Komment	55/crew i have a 55g tank and i think i need a clean up crew. i am scared to purchase a clean up crew fit for a 55g because i dont want them to starve since i only have one fish in the tank so there is not going to be a whole lot of food in there. i do have algae, but not a crazy amount. i would like something that would eat green, brown, purple algae and fish poo'(i think those were the Super Tongan Nassarius Snails) what should i do?????

01-05-2007, 02:34 AM	#2 (permalink)
fishheads Ricordea Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: norcal Posts: 179 View Gallery* Karma Komment	Re: 55/crew get 3 turbos ,2 emeralds ,2 nassarius,1 urchin that eats calc. algae,maybe a hermit __________________ 110 GAL.REEF,ask me for specs • What happens when you throw a green rock into the Red Sea? .....it gets wet...... Why are gold fish orange? .....The water makes them rusty!.....

01-05-2007, 07:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
fishheads Ricordea Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: norcal Posts: 179 View Gallery* Karma Komment	Re: 55/crew an urchin that eats calcerous algae,substitute 4 snails for the 2 emerald crabs,2 nassarius snails for your substrate turnover __________________ 110 GAL.REEF,ask me for specs • What happens when you throw a green rock into the Red Sea? .....it gets wet...... Why are gold fish orange? .....The water makes them rusty!.....

01-05-2007, 07:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
sasquatch Brunt of all Jokes~ Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: the very farthest west coast of canada Posts: 8,917 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: 55/crew Munki nobody wants crabs lol, try what Fishheads suggested just dont over do it, theres probably lots more than you think to eat. So how did the school project go? Steve

01-05-2007, 07:46 PM	#6 (permalink)
burning2nd Golden Moray Join Date: May 2006 Location: Pocono PA Posts: 2,037 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: 55/crew 2 nassasus (small, they will get bigger), 4 ceriths, 1 bubble bee and 1 baby blue leg hermit, (and shells from small 2 big) wont have to touch the thing after that. __________________ ________________________________________________ 30g, 10g DIY sump w/ mag7 Csr90 over flow. 36" sunpod 2x150 2 Tunze 6020 40 Lb's Live Rock 20 lb's of Ls Aqua C REmora mIxed reef, softies, pora's, clams, 1 Amphiprion ocellaris (hosting GTA) 2 cromies and one dragon jake the jedi sexy shrimp, and brown bob

01-06-2007, 01:04 AM	#9 (permalink)
munki Plate Coral Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 707 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: 55/crew so where do i find all of these creatures. at live aquaria you have to have a $30 shopping cart to check out then you have to pay $30 for shipping and i dont want to do all that i saw some tiny blue hermits at the lfs and they were $5 they were about half the size of a dime. is that a good price? i heard and read that crabs are just no good, they dont get rid of algae and they can kill snails just for their shells.....

01-06-2007, 02:33 AM	#10 (permalink)
fishheads Ricordea Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: norcal Posts: 179 View Gallery* Karma Komment	Re: 55/crew different strokes 4 different folks,personally i love my emeralds and hermits....hermits climb on some corals,and may have deliterious effects since there not common on reefs there usually found in really sandy areas....blue legs are scavengers for particals of food that might have blown around your tank....put a couple of old shells in for his move.......yes 5 bucks is expensive for bluelegs....i pay 1.50 to 2.00 for mine......i guess it depends on your location.....im in northern cali..i wish you would have posted a couple of days earlier i had 13 small rock urchins that hitchhiked in on some of my LR...I WOULD HAVE SENT YOU OR ANYONE SOME....LFS has them now...it took a couple of days carefully removing them...some were not as lucky to leave with there health __________________ 110 GAL.REEF,ask me for specs • What happens when you throw a green rock into the Red Sea? .....it gets wet...... Why are gold fish orange? .....The water makes them rusty!..... Last edited by fishheads : 01-06-2007 at 02:43 AM. Reason: needed to add more good stuff

01-06-2007, 08:10 AM	#11 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 21,928 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: 55/crew As far as I know hermits do not eat your algae they eat the food that falls to the bottom of the tank. As you can see from my sig I have no crabs in my reef. I have a variety of snails (turbos, nassarious, and stomatella) and fighting conchs an several shrimp for my cleanup crew. I am looking now for some queen conchs to add as well. Many people keep crabs in their reefs but you need to remember that they are opportunistic feeders. If they can get to anything live (including your snails) they will trap and eat them even if they don't need or want a shell. If you do decide to get hermits go for the scarlet hermits. They are different than red legs. You can easily tell the difference since they have yellow eye stalks. Many people report that they are much less of a problem than other hermits. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.

01-06-2007, 08:50 PM	#12 (permalink)
munki Plate Coral Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 707 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: 55/crew ok.......but where do i get these if i cant get them at any lfs? what are some good online stores? Last edited by munki : 01-07-2007 at 12:36 AM.

01-07-2007, 12:36 AM	#13 (permalink)
munki Plate Coral Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 707 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: 55/crew hello??

01-07-2007, 01:10 AM	#14 (permalink)
cheeks69 Wannabe Guru Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northeast Posts: 7,032 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: 55/crew Most places that sell cleanup crews will sell them in packages so IMO it'll be just too expensive if you order a small amount I would opt for a trip to the LFS. Also hermit crabs are omnivorous so they will eat algae and leftover food and sometimes things you don't want them to eat...lol __________________ Robert My Cube “A spirit is manifest in the laws of the Universe—a spirit vastly superior to that of man, and one in the face of which we with our modest powers must feel humble.” Albert Einstein

01-07-2007, 01:31 AM	#15 (permalink)
2455coop Pistol Shrimp Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Amarillo,Texas Posts: 266 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: 55/crew Take a look at Reeftopia.com They have a good collection....However I have to agree with Robert...If your going to purchase a small amount then your LFS is the better choice Bill __________________ Bill 75 gal D.A.S. 15 gal refugium

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