Suggested Clean Up Crew For A New 75g

idisc · 11/28/2013, 06:56 PM

I have been looking around and researching ect.. but what would be a good ratio of CUC for my 75g.

75g
6 bubl t5
2x 800 gph ph
120+ lbs rock
60 lbs live sand

Going for a lsp coral tank, few sps, few softy - and maybe a handful of fish - what are some good suggestions for this layout?

ZenMasterFlex · 11/28/2013, 07:28 PM

I'd try looking at vivid aquariums website they have a good all in one pack, and even if you don't buy it will give you an idea how much you might need for that size tank.

flixxx · 11/28/2013, 08:44 PM

I just got my CUC also in my 45 G

I suggest to start small and add as you need rather than going with a lot and then they die off because they starve.

My recommendation is to start with algae eaters, and then as you move towards fish and you start feeding you can get detritus eaters and sand sifters

This is what I got:

2 Peppermint Shrimp
4 Electric blue hermit crab
6 Cerith snail
6 Trochus Snail
3 Nerite Snail

The perppermint shrimp was for tha aptaisia I got with my live rock, they clean the fish too so they're not bad to have.
The trochus snail, my LFS sold it to me, it wasn't even on my list but honestly they are amazing. Huge appetite and fast, I will probably stick a few more trochus in there
Cerith and Nerite just because they were on my list and to add variety in the tank. They're a little slower then the trochus but they might eat something the trochus won't.

The crab was also sold to me by my lfs. A lot of sites say to stay away from crabs because they can get aggressive but these are mini's and should be fine.

Other things you can look into are Turbo snails, I heard they tend to knock over corals though
Nassarius snails are good sand sifters but if they fall on their back they're doomed

I hope this helps

CoralReeForrest · 11/28/2013, 09:25 PM

Reefcleaners.com shoot him an email he will pretty much lay out what the best would be for you!

idisc · 11/28/2013, 10:06 PM

Thanx a ton guys - Yea I figure I will start out small and grow - just wanted to have the basic for what eats what ect.. bases covered. I will check out the sites and go from there. My LFS BF sale is in a few hours...need to ready my list

Thanks Again - Also anyone else that has input please leave it, ty

11/28/2013, 06:56 PM	#1
idisc Got Sticks? Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Scriba, New York Posts: 898	Suggested Clean Up Crew For A New 75g I have been looking around and researching ect.. but what would be a good ratio of CUC for my 75g. 75g 6 bubl t5 2x 800 gph ph 120+ lbs rock 60 lbs live sand Going for a lsp coral tank, few sps, few softy - and maybe a handful of fish - what are some good suggestions for this layout?

11/28/2013, 08:44 PM	#3
flixxx Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 261	I just got my CUC also in my 45 G I suggest to start small and add as you need rather than going with a lot and then they die off because they starve. My recommendation is to start with algae eaters, and then as you move towards fish and you start feeding you can get detritus eaters and sand sifters This is what I got: 2 Peppermint Shrimp 4 Electric blue hermit crab 6 Cerith snail 6 Trochus Snail 3 Nerite Snail The perppermint shrimp was for tha aptaisia I got with my live rock, they clean the fish too so they're not bad to have. The trochus snail, my LFS sold it to me, it wasn't even on my list but honestly they are amazing. Huge appetite and fast, I will probably stick a few more trochus in there Cerith and Nerite just because they were on my list and to add variety in the tank. They're a little slower then the trochus but they might eat something the trochus won't. The crab was also sold to me by my lfs. A lot of sites say to stay away from crabs because they can get aggressive but these are mini's and should be fine. Other things you can look into are Turbo snails, I heard they tend to knock over corals though Nassarius snails are good sand sifters but if they fall on their back they're doomed I hope this helps __________________ . Current Tank Info: 45 Gallon Miracle cube, 15 gallon sump, 1 ecotech mp40, Ecotech radion xr30w, rlss r6-i skimmer, eheim 3000 return pump, blueline 250 watt water heater

11/28/2013, 07:28 PM	#2
ZenMasterFlex Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 35	I'd try looking at vivid aquariums website they have a good all in one pack, and even if you don't buy it will give you an idea how much you might need for that size tank.

11/28/2013, 09:25 PM	#4
CoralReeForrest Registered Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Redding,Ca Posts: 1,010	Reefcleaners.com shoot him an email he will pretty much lay out what the best would be for you!

11/28/2013, 10:06 PM	#5
idisc Got Sticks? Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Scriba, New York Posts: 898	Thanx a ton guys - Yea I figure I will start out small and grow - just wanted to have the basic for what eats what ect.. bases covered. I will check out the sites and go from there. My LFS BF sale is in a few hours...need to ready my list Thanks Again - Also anyone else that has input please leave it, ty