Reef Safe Inverts?

arkanov85 · 04-09-2007, 06:49 PM

Hello guys, I was wondering what are the most common reef safe inverts you can add to your tank without putting in danger any type of corals, clams and usual livestock most people have in their reef tanks.

For example shrimps, starfish, anemones, tube worms, crabs, etc.

For personal experience I have red leg hermit crabs 1 cleaner shrimp and 1 coral banded shrimp without much problems besides the leg hermit crabs eating the snails.

Ive been told some starfish may eat corals.

cheeks69 · 04-09-2007, 07:01 PM

Yes some starfish can be a threat to corals and fish so it's very important to research before purchasing. Even some crabs and shrimp such as Mantis can be problematic and often will be introduced into your system as hitchhikers on LR.

aquaman3680 · 04-09-2007, 07:15 PM

A lot of the inverts are reef safe to some degree. Just ask before buying one, most crabs are bad news...

Matt

prow · 04-09-2007, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cheeks69

Yes some starfish can be a threat to corals and fish so it's very important to research before purchasing. Even some crabs and shrimp such as Mantis can be problematic and often will be introduced into your system as hitchhikers on LR.

exactly, a little research can prevent many headaches and save lots of money.

so arkanov85 what kind of inverts are looking for? a cleanning crew or something that looks cool?

arkanov85 · 04-09-2007, 08:28 PM

I got a starfish some shrimps and crabs for cleaning crew, was wondering if I could add a tridacna clam because Ive seen them in other tanks and they look really cool.

aquaman3680 · 04-09-2007, 08:53 PM

that really depends on your lighting, and what kind of star/crabs they are...

Matt

michael_cb_125 · 04-09-2007, 09:08 PM

I have Super Tongan Nassarius snails in all of my tanks. I love them. They eat up everything that the fish miss, and keep the sand sifted. I also have serpent stars, peppermint shrimp, and 1 arrow crab. All of which are reef safe. Also I have a Small Horse shoe crab. I love him Hes about one inch long, and sifts the sand better than anything else i have. Ill have to move him once he gets big though. He will eat my clams and worms.

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arkanov85 Tubeworm Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 30 View Gallery Karma Komment	Reef Safe Inverts? Hello guys, I was wondering what are the most common reef safe inverts you can add to your tank without putting in danger any type of corals, clams and usual livestock most people have in their reef tanks. For example shrimps, starfish, anemones, tube worms, crabs, etc. For personal experience I have red leg hermit crabs 1 cleaner shrimp and 1 coral banded shrimp without much problems besides the leg hermit crabs eating the snails. Ive been told some starfish may eat corals.

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cheeks69 Wannabe Guru Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northeast Posts: 7,386 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Reef Safe Inverts? Yes some starfish can be a threat to corals and fish so it's very important to research before purchasing. Even some crabs and shrimp such as Mantis can be problematic and often will be introduced into your system as hitchhikers on LR. __________________ 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

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aquaman3680 Golden Moray Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 2,215 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Reef Safe Inverts? A lot of the inverts are reef safe to some degree. Just ask before buying one, most crabs are bad news... Matt __________________ Check it out! The 90 gallon Road Trip The Bio-Cube Adventure

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arkanov85 Tubeworm Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 30 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Reef Safe Inverts? I got a starfish some shrimps and crabs for cleaning crew, was wondering if I could add a tridacna clam because Ive seen them in other tanks and they look really cool.

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aquaman3680 Golden Moray Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 2,215 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Reef Safe Inverts? that really depends on your lighting, and what kind of star/crabs they are... Matt __________________ Check it out! The 90 gallon Road Trip The Bio-Cube Adventure

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michael_cb_125 Reef Shark Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Charlotte,NC Posts: 5,600 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Reef Safe Inverts? I have Super Tongan Nassarius snails in all of my tanks. I love them. They eat up everything that the fish miss, and keep the sand sifted. I also have serpent stars, peppermint shrimp, and 1 arrow crab. All of which are reef safe. Also I have a Small Horse shoe crab. I love him Hes about one inch long, and sifts the sand better than anything else i have. Ill have to move him once he gets big though. He will eat my clams and worms. __________________ All Fish are "Semi-Reef Safe"

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