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BiggySmalls
01/24/2007, 04:09 PM
i have only lk 4 snails and 3 dwarf hermits, i no i need more, i will get some this week,

any advice on what to get for a cleaning crew, and the invert that is a real good cleaner

Dubbin1
01/24/2007, 04:15 PM
Get a little army of Nassarius snails.

BiggySmalls
01/24/2007, 04:28 PM
i only have 2 and they are in the sand all day

AZDesertRat
01/24/2007, 06:16 PM
I agree. Some vendors suggest 2 nassarius per gallon of water. I don't have that many but I do have quite a few.

WaterKeeper
01/24/2007, 06:58 PM
And a few turbo's help too. Hermits are not needed at all IMO. An emerald crab or two is better by far.

BiggySmalls
01/24/2007, 07:00 PM
i have 2 turbos, and i now no the hermits do nothin, i am worried about my star polyps with the emerald

bertoni
01/24/2007, 07:41 PM
Some cerith snails might help a bit. What species of snails are in the tank now?

Nassarius eat mostly leftover food, so if you add very many, you'll need to target feed them.

johnyd1
01/24/2007, 07:57 PM
I had an emerald for about two weeks until I caught him eating my polyps. needless to say he isn't here anymore. You also might try mexican turbos. they seem to do an awesome job on algae on the glass. my nassarius really stir up the sand also