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Unread 03/28/2009, 08:52 PM   #5
Nanook
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Well, if you don't want the small stuff which isn't necessary but nice, you could go with about 6 turbo snails or trochus snails. They are both relatively long-lived and clean algae very well. The trochus snails cost a little more but are not as clutsy when it comes to knocking over corals. DSB will do well with some fighting conch and Nassarius snails. I would probably add about 50-75 small Nassarius or 25 large Nassarius snails. Maybe 2-3 fighting conch and a small cucumber or two would be a good start.

The good thing about kits from the two companies above is that many of the snails and worms reproduce and free detritivores that reproduce continually is a good thing

I like www.reeftopia.com and www.premiumaquatics.com for most of these cleanup crews. Main thing is don't overstock with cleaners as they will just starve to death if not sustained.


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