Need CUC recommnedations for 35g

Pimps · 10/17/2009, 07:43 PM

As stated, I need your CUC recommendations for a 35g. From what I've read, there seems to be snails that do want to eat algae, and those who don't. The same for other inverts.

Any particular species I should be looking for and the general number of each you think would do the job would be great advice.

Thanks all!

Pimps · 10/17/2009, 11:35 PM

Ok, no replies means this goes in the newbie forum. Got it!

Flipper62 · 10/18/2009, 01:34 AM

35 gal...

8 to 10 Turbo snails
8 to 10 Astrea snails
10 to 12 Nassarius snails ( sand dwellers ) Keeps the sand clean.

Misc Hermit crabs.

Pimps · 10/18/2009, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Flipper62

35 gal...

8 to 10 Turbo snails
8 to 10 Astrea snails
10 to 12 Nassarius snails ( sand dwellers ) Keeps the sand clean.

Misc Hermit crabs.

Thank you!

kybreos · 10/18/2009, 09:19 AM

uh, i think thats overkill and you will lose 2/3 rds of them. i have a 180 and i have 1 turbo, 10-15 astrea, 2 nassarius and about 10-15 hermits. If i add anymore things would start to starve, save your money and buy 1 nass, 5-6 astreas, 1 turbo and about 5-6 hermits you will be fine. My refugium is a 29gallon and i have 2 astreas in it.

arc eye · 10/18/2009, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by kybreos

uh, i think thats overkill and you will lose 2/3 rds of them. i have a 180 and i have 1 turbo, 10-15 astrea, 2 nassarius and about 10-15 hermits. If i add anymore things would start to starve, save your money and buy 1 nass, 5-6 astreas, 1 turbo and about 5-6 hermits you will be fine. My refugium is a 29gallon and i have 2 astreas in it.

I agree, I would take it slow with the clean up critters.............especially with turbos and nassarius snails, they are voracious eaters. I would say one turbo is equal to three to four astreas in terms of appetite.

d2mini · 10/18/2009, 10:25 AM

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John will tell you what you need. But I would replace the Limpets with more Blue Leg Hermits. The Limpets never survive in my tank.

Pimps · 10/18/2009, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by d2mini

www.reefcleaners.org

John will tell you what you need. But I would replace the Limpets with more Blue Leg Hermits. The Limpets never survive in my tank.

Thanks to kybreos, arc, and d2mini for your replies. You reinforce what my LFS told me about not over stocking CUC's b/c some were eating machines. Can't wait to add a few next weekend!

10/17/2009, 07:43 PM	#1
Pimps Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 239	Need CUC recommnedations for 35g As stated, I need your CUC recommendations for a 35g. From what I've read, there seems to be snails that do want to eat algae, and those who don't. The same for other inverts. Any particular species I should be looking for and the general number of each you think would do the job would be great advice. Thanks all! __________________ Current Project: 35gallon tank, BakPak2, 2inch sand bed black Tahitian sand, 15lbs cured Fiji rock - Currently cycling Current Tank Info: 25g f/w, 35g s/w

10/17/2009, 11:35 PM	#2
Pimps Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 239	Ok, no replies means this goes in the newbie forum. Got it! __________________ Current Project: 35gallon tank, BakPak2, 2inch sand bed black Tahitian sand, 15lbs cured Fiji rock - Currently cycling Current Tank Info: 25g f/w, 35g s/w

10/18/2009, 01:34 AM	#3
Flipper62 Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Naperville, Il. Business Owner, President & CEO Posts: 3,045	35 gal... 8 to 10 Turbo snails 8 to 10 Astrea snails 10 to 12 Nassarius snails ( sand dwellers ) Keeps the sand clean. Misc Hermit crabs. __________________ If todays automobile had followed the same development as the computer, A Rolls Royce would cost $100.00. It would get a million miles per gallon, but it would explode once a year killing everyone inside." Current Tanks... 90 gal Reef... My awesome Office BioCube....( 180 was on hold ..no time ) ... The 180 gal has been sold...Yay..yay..yay. Hobby Experience: 19 years Reef...22 years FW

10/18/2009, 09:19 AM	#5
kybreos Snar snar Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Pinellas, FL Posts: 929	uh, i think thats overkill and you will lose 2/3 rds of them. i have a 180 and i have 1 turbo, 10-15 astrea, 2 nassarius and about 10-15 hermits. If i add anymore things would start to starve, save your money and buy 1 nass, 5-6 astreas, 1 turbo and about 5-6 hermits you will be fine. My refugium is a 29gallon and i have 2 astreas in it. __________________ Simplify, trust me... Current Tank Info: 180 Gallon Reef, Apex, Simplicity 320 DC Skimmer, 3 Radions Gen2,1 mp40w, Jebao PP-20, 55g sump, Jebao DCP-15000

10/18/2009, 10:25 AM	#7
d2mini Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 10,344	www.reefcleaners.org John will tell you what you need. But I would replace the Limpets with more Blue Leg Hermits. The Limpets never survive in my tank.