Ratio for cleanup crew to gallons?

awestruck · 02/27/2007, 04:52 PM

Hi all--is there a "standard" ratio for a cleanup crew. For example, I have a 58g. tank with astreas, nassarius, and ceriths. Currently there are probably only 15 total nass. and ceriths and I don't think this is enough to keep the sand clean (oh, and I have one 2" black cuke that does a good job). So, any advice on how many more snails I should add? TIA

Snowsrfr · 02/27/2007, 04:53 PM

I've always been told a 1:1 ratio.

dc_909 · 02/27/2007, 05:02 PM

I say just slowly add them until you reach the point in which your tanks remains clean.

I have 10 hermits and 5 snails in my 80.

jeffbrig · 02/27/2007, 05:06 PM

Totally depends on the tank. In my 250g, I have only astreas, probably ballpark of 60-70, and that's all the tank needs to stay clean.

awestruck · 02/27/2007, 05:33 PM

Thanx everyone!

02/27/2007, 04:52 PM	#1
awestruck Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,572	Ratio for cleanup crew to gallons? Hi all--is there a "standard" ratio for a cleanup crew. For example, I have a 58g. tank with astreas, nassarius, and ceriths. Currently there are probably only 15 total nass. and ceriths and I don't think this is enough to keep the sand clean (oh, and I have one 2" black cuke that does a good job). So, any advice on how many more snails I should add? TIA

02/27/2007, 04:53 PM	#2
Snowsrfr Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: 801 Posts: 412	I've always been told a 1:1 ratio. __________________ 60 Gallon Cube

02/27/2007, 05:06 PM	#4
jeffbrig Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL Posts: 5,548	Totally depends on the tank. In my 250g, I have only astreas, probably ballpark of 60-70, and that's all the tank needs to stay clean. __________________ Beware the power of stupid people in large groups..... Current Tank Info: formerly 250g room divider

02/27/2007, 05:33 PM	#5
awestruck Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,572	Thanx everyone! __________________ I received the best gift ever today: My son told me that he loves me. Current Tank Info: 65g. w/20g. sump; Reef Octopus Skimmer; (2) x 150w. MH and (2) x 65w. pc. sump-mixed reef

02/27/2007, 05:02 PM	#3
dc_909 Moved On Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Murrieta, CA Posts: 3,260	I say just slowly add them until you reach the point in which your tanks remains clean. I have 10 hermits and 5 snails in my 80.