recommended clean up crew

ItzJustinN · 05/07/2012, 12:11 AM

for 34 gallon reef

thegrun · 05/07/2012, 07:14 AM

On new tanks I generally start with a smaller cleanup crew and add to it as the algae and detritus levels naturally rise.
For starters I would go with 6 Nassarius snails assuming you have a sand bed, 4 Asterea snails (I love these guys except they cannot right themselves if they fall over, you have to flip them upright yourself), 6 Trochus snails and 6 Nerite snails.

Seagars · 05/07/2012, 07:22 AM

the only place to go:
http://www.reefcleaners.org

rogermccray · 05/07/2012, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Seagars

the only place to go:
http://www.reefcleaners.org

Great place to order from, but do not just order the 34 gallon quick crew, that will have at least twice what you need with nothing in the tank.

ItzJustinN · 05/07/2012, 09:53 AM

very informative... the 6 Nassarius snailss might be overkill though.. i have read 2 Nassarius' per 50 gallons?? im new so correct me if im wrong. any other suggestions

SaltyReefDog · 05/07/2012, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Seagars

the only place to go:
http://www.reefcleaners.org

+1

A great place to deal with. I have ordered from them a few times, and have never had any problems. Always very friendly and helpful. If you do order from them, ask them to take it easy on the Dwarf Cerith's. They always throw in a few more than expected lol.

Happy Reefing

bnumair · 05/07/2012, 10:04 AM

i agree with comment above, just buy a few snails of different kind. buy more as needed.

thegrun · 05/07/2012, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by ItzJustinN

very informative... the 6 Nassarius snailss might be overkill though.. i have read 2 Nassarius' per 50 gallons?? im new so correct me if im wrong. any other suggestions

One every 50 gallons seems way short, they will come out of the sand and eat algae if they run out of food in the sandbed. That said with this being a new tank perhaps 3 or 4 would be a better starting point.

SaltyReefDog · 05/07/2012, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by ItzJustinN

very informative... the 6 Nassarius snailss might be overkill though.. i have read 2 Nassarius' per 50 gallons?? im new so correct me if im wrong. any other suggestions

IMHO I don't think it will hurt as long as they find enough to eat. I have more than the recommended amount in my 75g. I think I have 12-13 Nassarius Vibex in there. I enjoy watching them come poking out of the sand like zombies every time I feed the tank. I feed my fish twice a day and my corals every other, so there is always some little bits to clean up in my tank.

Happy Reefing

Reefer_Madnes · 05/07/2012, 10:52 AM

I have also ordered al mine through http://www.reefcleaners.org
great costumer service

xxstephensxx · 05/07/2012, 10:59 AM

I start small and add more as more food is available...

Zobp · 05/07/2012, 02:43 PM

Reef Cleaners is a great place to get them from. I recommend the Nerite snails over any other, they are extremely hardy and do an excellent job at cleanup.

05/07/2012, 12:11 AM	#1
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05/07/2012, 09:53 AM	#5
ItzJustinN Nano-Reefing Newbie Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Hazelwood Posts: 624	very informative... the 6 Nassarius snailss might be overkill though.. i have read 2 Nassarius' per 50 gallons?? im new so correct me if im wrong. any other suggestions __________________ -Ask Vic About Smack...

05/07/2012, 10:04 AM	#7
bnumair Dr. Reef at ur service Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tulsa, Ok, USA Posts: 5,147 Blog Entries: 9	i agree with comment above, just buy a few snails of different kind. buy more as needed. __________________ Water Quality: NO3 0,Phos 0,Cal 440,Alk 7.5,Mag 1300 "Reef Fast, You Crash, Reef Slow, You Pass" Mike's Reef 3:16 Current Tank Info: 240gal 96x24x25. sump 48x24x17, 4800gph return 4x Sea swirls. 6x AI Vega Color. 200# Pukani rock, dual recirculating skimmer, Biopellet, GFO Carbon rx's, Cal rx. Closed loop. 1.5hp chiller, genesis renew. Apex & RKE

05/07/2012, 10:59 AM	#11
xxstephensxx Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Georgia Posts: 78	I start small and add more as more food is available... __________________ Current Tanks: (in progress) 36g reef

05/07/2012, 07:14 AM	#2
thegrun Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Garden Grove, Ca Posts: 7,261	On new tanks I generally start with a smaller cleanup crew and add to it as the algae and detritus levels naturally rise. For starters I would go with 6 Nassarius snails assuming you have a sand bed, 4 Asterea snails (I love these guys except they cannot right themselves if they fall over, you have to flip them upright yourself), 6 Trochus snails and 6 Nerite snails.

05/07/2012, 07:22 AM	#3
Seagars Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Parrish, FL Posts: 478	the only place to go: http://www.reefcleaners.org

05/07/2012, 10:52 AM	#10
Reefer_Madnes Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 70	I have also ordered al mine through http://www.reefcleaners.org great costumer service

05/07/2012, 02:43 PM	#12
Zobp Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: West Palm Beach FL Posts: 236	Reef Cleaners is a great place to get them from. I recommend the Nerite snails over any other, they are extremely hardy and do an excellent job at cleanup.