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[gtox44]

So I finally started cycling my tank and I will need a clean up crew soon. What is a usual clean up crew for a 29 gallon reef tank? I really like the cleaner shrimp and I know I want two of them but I'm not sure how many and what kind of snails and crabs. Thanks.

 

[schwimmair]

I used 1 snail per 1 to 2 gallons of water and 1 hermit crab per 3 to 5 gallons of water. You may also want to add 1 Peppermint Shrimp for Aptasia control and 1 Cleaner Shrimp. Just ask your LFS to give you a variety.

Adam

 

[gtox44]

Alright thanks. Is there any difference in the types of snails and types of crabs other than color?

 

[schwimmair]

I would recommend this article:

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It gives you information about each type.

Adam

 

[gtox44]

schwimmair;331769 wrote: I would recommend this article:

http://www.liveaquaria.com/PIC/article.cfm?aid=49">http://www.liveaquaria.com/PIC/article.cfm?aid=49</a>

It gives you information about each type.

Adam[/QUOTE]


Thanks!

 

[cr500_af]

FWIW, I have a mix or red and blue leg hermits, and they don't fight. The blues do fight each other, however.

 

[michael ruppert]

You do not the numbers that some LFS sell. I have a 29 gal with five nass snails to shift the bottom. two astreas , three margarittas, five hermits crabs, and a emerald crab. They do the job. I let algea grow in my tanks because i like and these creatures keep the take clean

 

[stacy22]

I would stay away from 'Margarita' snails. They are a temperate water species that don't typically last very long at reef temperatures.

 

[jhutto]

go see Tim at Keen Reef. He will take care of you. Good prices and will get the combination right for you. I like the Trochus over the Mexican Turbos along with some of the other smaller types. Some eat detritus, some stir the sand and etc.