CUC For Non Reef Safe FOWLR?

[BigEZ77]

Hi All,

Still planning my FOWLR that with eventually be an SPS only reef. Wondering what people use as a CUC for non-safe reef fish that eat invertebrates...i.e. Harley and Butterfly fish?

Thanks,

 

[GoVols]

Hi All,

Still planning my FOWLR that with eventually be an SPS only reef. Wondering what people use as a CUC for non-safe reef fish that eat invertebrates...i.e. Harley and Butterfly fish?

Thanks,

That Harley makes it hard for any invert. to work out.
I'd get a Lawnmower Blenny. They have neat personalities too.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ai49jy4mN54

http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=15+23+94&pcatid=94

 

[BigEZ77]

Thx for the response. Lets say the Harley is out, what then?

 

[BigEZ77]

PS. Looking at going BB on this one.

 

[GoVols]

Thx for the response. Lets say the Harley is out, what then?

Best part of a clean up crew is a Royal (Tuxedo) Urchin.

I'm BB. Want to ask me anything about it?

 

[BigEZ77]

Thx, can't really think of anything that comes to mind. I've read that it's easier to syphon bad stuff as well as maintaining a higher flow which are the main reasons I'm looking at this option. Any suggestions?

 

[GoVols]

Thx, can't really think of anything that comes to mind. I've read that it's easier to syphon bad stuff as well as maintaining a higher flow which are the main reasons I'm looking at this option. Any suggestions?

Nope, Your on the right track.

Coralline algae will slowly spread over the BB floor too

 

[kmbyrnes]

I use standard CUC - hermits and snail varieties. I just figure they won't last long. My Red Coris Wrasse eats about 20 snails a month.

 

[BigEZ77]

Nope, Your on the right track.

Coralline algae will slowly spread over the BB floor too

Or some encrusting corals :inlove:

 

[BigEZ77]

I use standard CUC - hermits and snail varieties. I just figure they won't last long. My Red Coris Wrasse eats about 20 snails a month.

That could get expensive quick!