Maybe I overdid it on my CuC? :)

TheORKINMan · 07/26/2008, 03:03 PM

From my LFS I got the following:

4 Blue Leg Hermits
4 Turbo Snails
3 Florida Ceriths
2 Bumblebee Snails
1 Emerald Crab
1 Red Footed Conch
1 Turtle Conch

Then from reefcleaners.org I just put in the following order:

5 Dwarf Ceriths
5 Nassarius Vibex
5 Zig Zag Periwinkles
1 Fuzzy Chiton
1 Limpet

Overdoing it a bit? I couldn't resist from Reef Cleaners because it was so cheap and they had such neat stuff that most stores don't carry.

TheORKINMan · 07/26/2008, 03:06 PM

Sorry, it's in a 29-long tank with ~35 lbs of live rock in it

Aerowen · 07/26/2008, 04:46 PM

looks ok- maybe a bit on the large size but you have diversity which is what is important watch the bumblebee snails though

acrodave · 07/26/2008, 04:59 PM

yeah bumblebees and not a cleaner they eat worms and small snails

Eklikewhoa · 07/26/2008, 05:12 PM

I would have not gotten any crabs since there is no telling when they will flip.
Bumble bees don't do much that is productive.

I love Reefcleaners.org!

downhillbiker · 07/26/2008, 05:15 PM

if your CUC is too much they will die off a little until they are to a sustainable level.

TheORKINMan · 07/26/2008, 05:28 PM

I might not replace the hermits, my Emerald at least atm is whooping *** though, he goes to town picking film algae and detritus off of the rock.

BuddhaKiss · 07/26/2008, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by downhillbiker
if your CUC is too much they will die off a little until they are to a sustainable level.

agreed

moo0o · 07/26/2008, 11:52 PM

i have a 90g, 6 margarita snails and 4 trochus snails and they seem to do the job. i think you might have too much!

pledosophy · 07/27/2008, 12:01 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by TheORKINMan
Sorry, it's in a 29-long tank with ~35 lbs of live rock in it

Ya you over did it buddy.

Reefcleaners is my new favorite place. I am putting together my order for macro and feel guilty about how cheap the stuff is, even more so since I qualify for the free shipping. That poor guy is going to go under with those prices so maybe I should stop putting it off and get it while the getting is good. They have stuff I have never seen anywhere and used to have to find from obscure hobbyists.

IMO you would have been straight with a third of that if you were going to be heavly stocked. You have twice what I have in my 65g and my 65g is running great.

I can't blame you though.

Good Luck.

TheORKINMan · 07/27/2008, 01:00 AM

Im prolly gonna make some donation to my LFS of the Bumblebee Snails, I really wanna keep the Conchs, the Chiton and the Limpet as they seem to be the most unique items.

Potsy · 07/27/2008, 07:24 AM

I would try to directly feed the conches if you can. They need a lot of open sand and algae to keep them healthy. I had a single fighting conch starve in a 75 gallon. If you think you don't have enough microalgae to go around, don't shy away from feeding your snails.

Here's my 38 gallon's cuc: ~ 10 astrea snails, 2 turbo snails, ~ 12 blue legged hermits.

Now and then I'll directly feed the turbos a sheet of nori to ensure their health. There must be enough microalgae present since I've only lost one snail in the past year, and the astrea haven't fallen on their backs in months.

07/26/2008, 03:03 PM	#1
TheORKINMan Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 423	Maybe I overdid it on my CuC? :) From my LFS I got the following: 4 Blue Leg Hermits 4 Turbo Snails 3 Florida Ceriths 2 Bumblebee Snails 1 Emerald Crab 1 Red Footed Conch 1 Turtle Conch Then from reefcleaners.org I just put in the following order: 5 Dwarf Ceriths 5 Nassarius Vibex 5 Zig Zag Periwinkles 1 Fuzzy Chiton 1 Limpet Overdoing it a bit? I couldn't resist from Reef Cleaners because it was so cheap and they had such neat stuff that most stores don't carry.

07/26/2008, 04:59 PM	#4
acrodave REEF NERD Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: maryville tn-- work in knoxville Posts: 4,187	yeah bumblebees and not a cleaner they eat worms and small snails __________________ Peace,Dave Superman puts on Tim Tebow pajamas when he goes to bed The Heisman as a sophomore nuff said Less technology more biology Tattoos are the only art you can take to the grave Current Tank Info: 26gal bow,20gal mantis tank/fuge150wHQI,20k AB Seio 620 maxijet1200x's 2 on a wave maker. all sps

07/26/2008, 05:15 PM	#6
downhillbiker Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 2,831	if your CUC is too much they will die off a little until they are to a sustainable level. __________________ The friendliest GIANT you'll ever meet. Current Tank Info: 200g Marineland Deep Dimension (Lumenmax Reflectors/Dual PFO 400w/Radium 20K) and 2xFrag Tanks (One TEK T5 fixture and one MH, Galaxy/Phoenix) on same system w/100g sump w/6"x100g DSB, AquaC EV-1000 Skimmer, Reeflo Barracuda return pump

07/26/2008, 03:06 PM	#2
TheORKINMan Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 423	Sorry, it's in a 29-long tank with ~35 lbs of live rock in it

07/26/2008, 04:46 PM	#3
Aerowen Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Long island, NY Posts: 497	looks ok- maybe a bit on the large size but you have diversity which is what is important watch the bumblebee snails though

07/26/2008, 05:12 PM	#5
Eklikewhoa Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Above water Posts: 1,442	I would have not gotten any crabs since there is no telling when they will flip. Bumble bees don't do much that is productive. I love Reefcleaners.org!

07/26/2008, 05:28 PM	#7
TheORKINMan Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 423	I might not replace the hermits, my Emerald at least atm is whooping *** though, he goes to town picking film algae and detritus off of the rock.

07/26/2008, 11:52 PM	#9
moo0o Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: SJ,CA Posts: 1,694	i have a 90g, 6 margarita snails and 4 trochus snails and they seem to do the job. i think you might have too much!

07/27/2008, 01:00 AM	#11
TheORKINMan Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 423	Im prolly gonna make some donation to my LFS of the Bumblebee Snails, I really wanna keep the Conchs, the Chiton and the Limpet as they seem to be the most unique items.

07/27/2008, 07:24 AM	#12
Potsy Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Kinnelon, NJ Posts: 1,827	I would try to directly feed the conches if you can. They need a lot of open sand and algae to keep them healthy. I had a single fighting conch starve in a 75 gallon. If you think you don't have enough microalgae to go around, don't shy away from feeding your snails. Here's my 38 gallon's cuc: ~ 10 astrea snails, 2 turbo snails, ~ 12 blue legged hermits. Now and then I'll directly feed the turbos a sheet of nori to ensure their health. There must be enough microalgae present since I've only lost one snail in the past year, and the astrea haven't fallen on their backs in months.