clean up crew

Jordan_Oreo · 06/26/2008, 08:46 AM

I have a 60G tank and i was just wondering what sorta clean up crew i should have in there/how many.
Thanks

J

atwinparadox2 · 06/26/2008, 09:01 AM

When I started my 45 gal, I had lots of live rock and put 10 snail and about 20 crabs in to start. I have been adding them as they "disappear" or get eaten. Right now I would say there seriously might be 40 crabs in that tank. I think I read somewhere you should have 1 crab per gallon of water. But don't quote me on that because it could be totally wrong. it probably depends on how much live rock you have and how much they need to "Clean up". Hope this helps.

atwinparadox2 · 06/26/2008, 09:03 AM

Although the 45 is now mostly Fish only and some live rock for hiding spaces. Most of the crabs have made their way to my 90. There are crabs all over in my 90 gal. Just remember they will outgrow their shells and need other shells to get into. I suggest buying some larger empty crab shells or they will try to eat and steal your snails shells.

Jordan_Oreo · 06/26/2008, 09:13 AM

I hae about 55lbs of live rock, i read that i belive its called a "diamond goby" cleans the sand in tanks really well is that true ?

kmf507 · 06/26/2008, 09:16 AM

You may want to avoid crabs altogether, as they will kill your snails for their shells. I've got a very wide variety of snails in my DT and they keep it pretty well cleaned (there are a few crabs though).

06/26/2008, 08:46 AM	#1
Jordan_Oreo Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 228	clean up crew I have a 60G tank and i was just wondering what sorta clean up crew i should have in there/how many. Thanks J

06/26/2008, 09:13 AM	#4
Jordan_Oreo Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 228	I hae about 55lbs of live rock, i read that i belive its called a "diamond goby" cleans the sand in tanks really well is that true ? __________________ Money often costs too much.

06/26/2008, 09:16 AM	#5
kmf507 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 669	You may want to avoid crabs altogether, as they will kill your snails for their shells. I've got a very wide variety of snails in my DT and they keep it pretty well cleaned (there are a few crabs though). __________________ Ralph Wiggum: When I grow up, I want to be a principal, or a caterpillar. Current Tank Info: 90g display, 30g sump, 10g fuge

06/26/2008, 09:01 AM	#2
atwinparadox2 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Kingston, PA Posts: 782	When I started my 45 gal, I had lots of live rock and put 10 snail and about 20 crabs in to start. I have been adding them as they "disappear" or get eaten. Right now I would say there seriously might be 40 crabs in that tank. I think I read somewhere you should have 1 crab per gallon of water. But don't quote me on that because it could be totally wrong. it probably depends on how much live rock you have and how much they need to "Clean up". Hope this helps.

06/26/2008, 09:03 AM	#3
atwinparadox2 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Kingston, PA Posts: 782	Although the 45 is now mostly Fish only and some live rock for hiding spaces. Most of the crabs have made their way to my 90. There are crabs all over in my 90 gal. Just remember they will outgrow their shells and need other shells to get into. I suggest buying some larger empty crab shells or they will try to eat and steal your snails shells.