Cycle done algae begins Help PLZ..*PICS*

[gooyferret]

Well my tank is cycled and added some new additions to my 125gal.

Build Thread:
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1628797

Now I have some algae beginning and wonder whats the best way to "clean" it up?


Where do you guys buy your snails and hermit crabs from? And what you recommend I get for a cleaning crew?


Any input is welcome!

THANKS!http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/3279/125gal006.jpg

[dudley moray]

it should go away on it's own , it's a normal progression but nassarius snails astrea snails mexican turbos etc with a couple of scarlet reef hermits and maybe a brittle star would me my choices them you could get other things as the need arises

[gooyferret]

Ok on my tank what would be a good amount to get?

[CorkPullerPHL]

I have found that one snail for every 3-4 Gallons will get the job done. I like to keep at least 5 different types of snails. Some for sand sifting, some for glass and some for rocks. IMO, variety is key.

You have diatoms going on there, and they will go away naturally, but snails certainly help. Personally I don't really like Hermits as they will terrorize your snails, and I find it nearly impossible to keep new coral frags glued down with hermits in there. If you aren't going to keep coral, its not such a big deal.

Best of luck

[gooyferret]

Where do you guys recommend buying snails from? LFS is outta the questions when they want $6 for a snail! LOL

Im wanting to buy some online so i can have them overnighted...
Where should i go?

[Fluid]

liveaquaria.com

[gooyferret]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14993920#post14993920 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Fluid
liveaquaria.com

What would you recommend that I buy from there? Like how many of each snail? Their package deals are expensive and dont really wanna spend that much for a cleaning crew package..

Thanks

[BLKTANG]

i would get 10 Nassarious,10 Turbos,& 10 Asteria or Certh snails.

You can also take a toothbrush or turkey baster,& brush,or blow the diatoms off the LR.

[gooyferret]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14994819#post14994819 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by BLKTANG
i would get 10 Nassarious,10 Turbos,& 10 Asteria or Certh snails.

You can also take a toothbrush or turkey baster,& brush,or blow the diatoms off the LR.

Thanks that sounds like a good recommendation for snails!

And I love your avatar photo man! Lawnmower blennie on a toadstool?

[gooyferret]

Well I just got some Macro algae in the sump and my new MSX200 skimmer. So that should help take care of most algae that will try and pop up i hope?!

[gooyferret]

im going to be getting some snails tommorrow and possibly order some online later with a friend. The wife wants to go to the LFS up in the cities and they have snails and hermits right now for $.50 each which isnt too bad.