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03-06-2008, 06:49 AM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Southern Maine
Posts: 293
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So .. what is the best BB clean up crew?
I lost most of my clean up crew in the plastic tub basement reef.
Astreas, turbo, nassarious, cucumbers, and fire shrimp perished.
I have a few limpets and one turbo snail left I think.
What do you experienced BB reefers think I should buy for reef janitors?
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03-06-2008, 07:13 AM
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Shark
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: NEW YORK
Posts: 2,072
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I just use astreas and cerith snails...I do have tangs in the tank, no hair algae,never have seen any-maybe they are eating it before it gets a change to grow, not sure... |
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03-06-2008, 07:29 AM
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spaceman spiff
 
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: south of Dimples
Posts: 10,595
Reviews: 70
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I've got a mix, mostly ceriths and astreas as well, a couple of good algae eating fish ( mimic tang and foxface), and one zebra turbo, which mow down hair algae like nothing you've ever seen. Problem with zebra turbos is they can get big, like 6" or more, and you probably wouldnt need more than 1 or 2. |
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03-09-2008, 03:56 PM
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Shark
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Jacksonville
Posts: 1,844
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I agree with astreas and cerith snails. I would also get one fish that is good for algae.
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03-09-2008, 09:09 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Southern Maine
Posts: 293
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whats a good small algae fish ? remember I only have a 46 bow.
hair algae just started ... everywhere ... its about 1/4 inch long now ... amazing how it grows on the glass even!
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03-09-2008, 09:15 PM
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Shark
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Jacksonville
Posts: 1,844
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I do not think a fish or snails will fix that. I would look at exporting waste issues.
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Last edited by MikeAtJax; 03-09-2008 at 09:21 PM.
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07-18-2008, 09:03 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Southern Maine
Posts: 293
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Bare Bottom Clean Up Crew Comments/suggestions?
Hey .... any other bare bottom cleaning crew comments/suggestions?
Have we covered it all in one neat short post?
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07-18-2008, 09:39 PM
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c.a.g. owner and operator
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: st.pete florida
Posts: 2,311
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pretty much everyone summed it up ! but i also agree that if your h.a. is growing that fast , you have nutrient problems .
a siphon hose and bucket can be your best friend !
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07-21-2008, 12:57 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: NW
Posts: 11,330
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AStreas and ceriths here as well. Thats it. The most crucial clean up crew I use is tanks set up so that I can permanently remove everything via positive flow to the skimmer. This is what gives full control of being able to feed whatever I want to whenever I want without paying the price. No amount of clean up crew critters could allow that luxury.
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07-23-2008, 11:27 AM
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Reef Nut
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Illinois
Posts: 1,213
Reviews: 1
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I have a starry blenny that eats algae pretty well and is kind of cool and small.
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08-27-2008, 12:20 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Southern Maine
Posts: 293
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Margarita ... anyone?
How about margarita snails?
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08-28-2008, 06:22 AM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: ohio
Posts: 65
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Is there a rule of thumb? # of snails per gallon?
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08-28-2008, 07:00 AM
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I've got the REEF rash!
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 33,775
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Lawnmower blennie.
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08-28-2008, 08:40 AM
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spaceman spiff
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: south of Dimples
Posts: 10,595
Reviews: 70
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I think margarita snails are more cold water, and usually they don't last long in our tanks.
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Is there a rule of thumb? # of snails per gallon?
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sure, but none that I really trust. a lot of folks even say 1:1, which I think is pretty ludicrous. I keep about 20-30 snails in my 150 gallon tank, and it's plenty. |
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08-28-2008, 04:47 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: ohio
Posts: 65
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What would you suggest in a 55g as far as astreas and ceriths?
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