When should I add a cleanup crew? hermits/snails

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When should I add a cleanup crew? hermits/snails. I just got over the ugly stage and sand looks back to normal. I didn’t have any clean up crew in there except for 2 skunk cleaners.
 

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Go ahead and add them. It doesn't take long for algae to grow. Or better yet, start them in a QT
 
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Go ahead and add them. It doesn't take long for algae to grow. Or better yet, start them in a QT
If there is no algae right now would they starve? Algowill hopefully grow soon if i was to get them. I need to quarantine?
 

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If there is no algae right now would they starve? Algowill hopefully grow soon if i was to get them. I need to quarantine?
The crabs will eat anything you give them. If there is absolutely 0 algae, then maybe wait on the snails. Pellets work well for crabs.
 

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