what is the best thing to clean tank??

[jtrip]

i would like to get something to clean cc and my tank what yall use

 

[techdiver]

I use vinegar to clean skimmers and empty tanks. For the outside of my tank I just use a wet microfiber cloth.

 

[jtrip]

ok and what about while my tank is set up what do you use like a clean up crew like a goby or snails ?? i know it needs to be reef safe i dont have a skimmer so need something to do the job of one

 

[techdiver]

ok and what about while my tank is set up what do you use like a clean up crew like a goby or snails ?? i know it needs to be reef safe i dont have a skimmer so need something to do the job of one

I don't believe the cleanup crew will take the place of a skimmer. You should look into getting one of those. Gobies wouldn't fit in the cleanup crew category.

Here is some of what I use for a cleanup crew:

Certih Snails
Trochus Snail (just one)
Nassarius Snails
Stomatella snails
Scarlet Reef Hermits
Blue Leg Hermits
Red Leg Hermits
Brittle Stars

 

[jtrip]

ok i will look in to that i just wonder what one will run

 

[dzones]

ok i will look in to that i just wonder what one will run

on a tank your size you will have a lot of great options for a pretty small price. Just decide whether you want a hang on back (HOB) or an in sump model. You can find some great used deals on skimmers as well when people upgrade. Just check some reviews and opinions.

 

[techdiver]

ok i will look in to that i just wonder what one will run

I would just keep an eye out for a used in sump skimmer. Reef Octopus and AquaC are two popular brands. Dzones and snakemanvet are good at finding skimmer deals.

 

[techdiver]

I just noticed dzones replied before I did. I would take dzones advice as he has much more reef knowledge than I do.

 

[jtrip]

thanks guys i will look today and see what is out there

 

[dzones]

I think I might be able to get ya hooked up with a skimmer to start off with. I have 3 of em. I just need to know a few things..

How much total water in your system?
How much height do you have to put an in-sump model in place?