start of a clean up crew

[brdracing]

I am starting to build up a clean up crew for my 55g tank, here is what I am thinking and if there is anything that you would add please chime in or let me know if I am going the wrong way with it.
5 Nassarius Snails
1 or 2 Bubble bee snails
1 yellow coral banded shrimp
2 cerith snails
1 tiger tail cucumber

later will add
Goby and pistol shrimp

thanks for input
Brooks

 

[mhills16]

if i were you, depending on how much live rock you have i would go with,

10 cerith snails
75 dwarf cerith snails
1 chiton
5 limpets
18 hermits
13 nassarius
also, to purchase these to save you money i recommend reefcleaners.org

you can even email them and they will give you an expert, educated suggestion as to what you should have!

 

[mhills16]

also depends on how much and how deep your substrate is!

 

[brdracing]

I have about 50 lbs of live rock and a 3inch sand bed

 

[mhills16]

well, then, what i suggested should be perfect and it would cost around $65-75 shipped from reefcleaners.org, or maybe less, check it out!

 

[mhills16]

i just added it up for you from reefcleaners.org. it will be a total of 42.15 dollars plus whatever shipping method you choose!

 

[mhills16]

actually it will be like 3 dollars cheaper because they have a special on the dwarf cerith snails!!!

 

[VacavilleFC3S]

bumble bee snails are carnivorous and shouldn'te be considered a clean up crew member

 

[malnurs]

i just ordered from reefcleaners and was VERY VERY good price when compared to others. also Carribeanfishandmore.com has good CuC packages as well. i got my first CUC from them and have been very pleased in my 75g. nothing yet has died from their shipment either and they have excellent customer service.

well both reefcleaners and carribeanfishandmore have had excellent communication and customer service. Highly recomend them both!

Chris

 

[mhills16]

keep in mind if you are military reefcleaners.org offers a 25% discount. can you believe that, 25%, that is a heck of alot of money! i ordered 120 worth of things and after the discount i was just shocked!! too bad i dont need more, i love giving them business! lol