Hi I am have a hair algae outbreak in my 3 gal mixed reef. I got some blue legs and was wondering how many I should put in the 3 gal to take care of most of it or keep it at bay.
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Start out with 3 and see how it goes then adjust to your needs be warned though in my experience they seem to like to pick on your snails.Hi I am have a hair algae outbreak in my 3 gal mixed reef. I got some blue legs and was wondering how many I should put in the 3 gal to take care of most of it or keep it at bay.
CuC won't make a big difference with GHA. Manual removal is going to be the best option. By the time it's annoying you, it's too much for snails and crabs.Hi I am have a hair algae outbreak in my 3 gal mixed reef. I got some blue legs and was wondering how many I should put in the 3 gal to take care of most of it or keep it at bay.
Feel like that's excessive. I've never had more than 10-15 in my 90g. Diversity is usually the best option. As mentioned above, you don't want them starving.Though not mandatory, it is recommended to stock these crabs at one crab per gallon for optimal efficiency