when to add the cleanup crew

[chilihedkc]

So about a dozen red leg hermits, and 20 or so snails. I will get a cuke since I cured my rock in this tank, and there is plenty of stuff on and in the sand bed which is about 4" deep. I think I will hold off on the clownfish for a little while, and probably start with a few small chromis instead. I would like to get a cleaner shrimp too. I will test for nitrite and nitrate tonight. I have a calcium test in the mail now.

 

[Fizz71]

Caclium's pretty moot at this point. You salt will have enough in it, and you don't have anything "eating" it yet.

And although some people call scarlets "reds" they are not the always the same (depending on vendor). Reds (Clibinarius diguetti ) are OK, but IMO scarlets (Paguristes cadenati) are better and you could probably start with half of both those numbers.

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[Alexzor]

Chilihedkc What part of Kansas are you from I live In Hutchinson and have been searching for local saltwater tank keepers. They are few and far between around my area. I know there must be someone there though!

 

[chilihedkc]

I live in the KC metro area. Hutch is quite a ways from me, but I do pass through there from time to time.