cleanup crew suggestions

Bill Z · 11-23-2005, 05:26 PM

my tank
72 gallon. I put water in five weeks ago. ( ro/di 1.024)
put 40 lbs of LR in 4 weeks ago.
put 40 more pounds of LR in one week ago. The LR was un cured but looked really good. (no smell)

What do you suggest for a cleanup crew and when can I put them in? I'm trying to take my time but unless the rock starts moving around - I got to get something in there.

thanks

Cosine · 11-23-2005, 06:01 PM

Are you testing water for amm, trites ans trates?
monitor your cycle and see where you are

I'd at least wait til the end of the cycle to add
Patience is key!
goodluck

xaoss23 · 11-23-2005, 06:07 PM

agree... figure out whats going on with the par's of the tank and where the cycle is.
Hopefully someone can chime in on some numbers for you since a 75 is a pretty common size

Brent Cone · 11-23-2005, 06:10 PM

I know how hard it is to go with a tank with just a bunch of rock's in it, but i would go 2 1/2 to 3 months at least make shure the tank cycles, or you just lose everything. It just takes time.
Brent.

WilyGuy · 11-24-2005, 10:32 AM

Two deals going on that I stumbled across.

2lbs GarfGrunge Plus with any order at garf.com and
Free Shipping on cleanup crews over $60 build your own at liveaquaria.com

Not sure how long they are good, but I am in a quandry myself.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill Z

my tank
72 gallon. I put water in five weeks ago. ( ro/di 1.024)
put 40 lbs of LR in 4 weeks ago.
put 40 more pounds of LR in one week ago. The LR was un cured but looked really good. (no smell)

What do you suggest for a cleanup crew and when can I put them in? I'm trying to take my time but unless the rock starts moving around - I got to get something in there.

thanks

WilyGuy · 11-24-2005, 10:32 AM

Sorry garf.org

Quote:

Originally Posted by WilyGuy

Two deals going on that I stumbled across.

2lbs GarfGrunge Plus with any order at garf.com and
Free Shipping on cleanup crews over $60 build your own at liveaquaria.com

Not sure how long they are good, but I am in a quandry myself.

Geoff · 11-24-2005, 11:06 AM

i like Astreas, Ceriths, and a couple of cucumbers. check out KeysCritters, they carry all of these. i do not trust hermits.

G~