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rookie55 · 07/12/2013, 07:34 AM

Wondering what a good start for A clean up crew?
55 gallon reef with fish

ca1ore · 07/12/2013, 07:41 AM

Go to reefcleaners, see what they recommend for a 55 gallon tank, add in a couple of emerald crabs and a bunch of hermits and you will be good to go.

squishifishi · 07/12/2013, 07:45 AM

What you need is a good mix of different cleaners like crabs and snails. a good cuc needs a little bit of everything. eveybody has different preferances so i will highlight my favorites and let yo do some more research to pick what's best for you.
snails:
fighting conch: imo the best detrivore. vaccums through your sand efficiently and is very peaceful and entertaining to watch.
Turbo snail: can knock over loose rocks,but is saidto be the best algae eater for glass and rocks.
trochus: like a mini turbo. can flip itself over and defend itself from hermits.
astrea: like a mini turbo. I really like these guys.
nassarius: keeps sand airated and cleans under the sand. eats leftover food. fun to watch-these are my favorite
CRABS:
Hermits: theres a big contreversy about these guys, but overall i say most are ok. they generally are reef safe and snail attacks are rare so long as your tank is heavily stocked with extra, larger, shells. hermit crabs can clean in a way nothing else canso i say they are a must...despite the risks. my favorites are blue legged hermits(not electricblues) and red reef hermits.
Emerald crabs- they eat bubble and hair algaelike none other! generally reef safe.
SHRIMP:
peppermint shrimp: eats aiptasia. may eatcoral if too hungry. not to be confused with the coral eating cousin-camel shrimp.
Cleaner shrimp: do not eat algaes. their purpose is to pick parasites from fish. i personally prefer cleaner gobies for this purpose as they are more effective and will clean even sensitive varieties of fish.
I hope this helps! to get an idea of quantity, go to reefcleaners and look at the pckage for a Tank half the size of yours. that shouldbe more than enough to start ot.(they like to give you way more than you need)
hope that was helpful!

Ay questions? Feel free to ask

07/12/2013, 07:34 AM	#1
rookie55 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 130	cleaners Wondering what a good start for A clean up crew? 55 gallon reef with fish

07/12/2013, 07:45 AM	#3
squishifishi Hopelesly Addicted Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 972	What you need is a good mix of different cleaners like crabs and snails. a good cuc needs a little bit of everything. eveybody has different preferances so i will highlight my favorites and let yo do some more research to pick what's best for you. snails: fighting conch: imo the best detrivore. vaccums through your sand efficiently and is very peaceful and entertaining to watch. Turbo snail: can knock over loose rocks,but is saidto be the best algae eater for glass and rocks. trochus: like a mini turbo. can flip itself over and defend itself from hermits. astrea: like a mini turbo. I really like these guys. nassarius: keeps sand airated and cleans under the sand. eats leftover food. fun to watch-these are my favorite CRABS: Hermits: theres a big contreversy about these guys, but overall i say most are ok. they generally are reef safe and snail attacks are rare so long as your tank is heavily stocked with extra, larger, shells. hermit crabs can clean in a way nothing else canso i say they are a must...despite the risks. my favorites are blue legged hermits(not electricblues) and red reef hermits. Emerald crabs- they eat bubble and hair algaelike none other! generally reef safe. SHRIMP: peppermint shrimp: eats aiptasia. may eatcoral if too hungry. not to be confused with the coral eating cousin-camel shrimp. Cleaner shrimp: do not eat algaes. their purpose is to pick parasites from fish. i personally prefer cleaner gobies for this purpose as they are more effective and will clean even sensitive varieties of fish. I hope this helps! to get an idea of quantity, go to reefcleaners and look at the pckage for a Tank half the size of yours. that shouldbe more than enough to start ot.(they like to give you way more than you need) hope that was helpful! Ay questions? Feel free to ask __________________ ><(((((°>squishifishi! if I say anything stupid...blame autocorrect ;) I love my pico! Come see for yourself, check it out! just search for "pictures at last" in the nano forums:) Current Tank Info: 2.5g pico reef: 5-15hob filter, 10w led light,Stock;neon goby,Pom Pom crab,hermits, astrea, margarita, nassarius, micro brittles, shrooms,palys, xenia, galaxea, zoas,ricordea, litho,chalice,leather,pocci,.WISH LIST:sexy shrimp

07/12/2013, 07:41 AM	#2
ca1ore Grizzled & Cynical Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Stamford, CT Posts: 17,319	Go to reefcleaners, see what they recommend for a 55 gallon tank, add in a couple of emerald crabs and a bunch of hermits and you will be good to go.