Where to buy clean up crew

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Hello everyone, I’m looking for some clean up crew for my tank and was wondering who had the best selection and prices, I haven’t been to an Lfs since before the coral reef went out. If anyone has any suggestions please let me know, thanks.
 

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I've always found the lfs to be pretty pricey. I usually order from reefcleaners.org. you don't have to ship overnight if you just get snails.
 

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Think I'm going to have to break down to buy clean up crew myself just found a place called Gulf Coast ecosystems. They seem like they're less expensive than Reef cleaners.
 
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Thanks. I was looking at reefcleaners packages, I’ll look into gulf coast also. I was hoping to catch a good deal locally but it is pricey.
 

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I used reef cleaners twice now. Can’t be beat. Great deals and prices. I buy half my tank size since they give you a much.
 

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Reefcleaners is OK, a little better selection on Liveaquaria. Build your own CUC and the overnight shipping is free over $75 worth. There is also a guy on FB that collects in FL and will ship. Tyler Johnson you'll know when you find him. Generally pennies on the dollar v. other online retailers. But limited selection.
 

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I just ordered 100 Florida Cerinth snails for $25 shipped from eBay. I'll post a followup when I get them.
 

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I have ordered from Reef Cleaners a couple times and have been happy with their CUC’s
 

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I received my package today 100 cerith snails from allfishessentials in Florida. They're about a half inch in size and they're moving. Now let's see if they do anything about hair algae

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Reeftopia is always solid. Good prices and selection of cleaners. They do bulk discounts and free give aways if you send a good amount. I always ask my local reefing friends who wants in and we split the cost which is super helpful.
 

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I just got my cuc order from Saltwater Aquarium.com. Very happy with it. A little pricey.
 

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We're in Bridgeport, CT and have TONS of inverts in stock; always at great prices. Be careful with some of the online stores; sometimes their inverts are real tiny.
 

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Go local and buy from blakes aqua den. I've found buying stuff online is very risky parasites wise. With my fresh water system I got coloumaris worms outbreak from ordering online. I ended up breaking it down and building up my 75g saltwater system I got. Just giving my 2 cents. It's been running clean of parasites besides ick once which was my fault. Blakes aqua den has the best prices of any LFS I've seen in CT.
 

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We're in Bridgeport, CT and have TONS of inverts in stock; always at great prices. Be careful with some of the online stores; sometimes their inverts are real tiny.
It's true and sometimes don't even ship you what you order. They will sometimes also substitute without your input. I always shop in person.
 

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I always order from Reefcleaners.
 

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