Am I ready for a small clean up crew?

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So I just recently started a Fluval Evo 13.5. It currently is the home to two ocellaris clownfish that I completed a fish-in cycle with. I’m starting to notice algae growing, I’m going to attach a picture. My question to y’all is, do you think that I’m ready to add a small clean up crew? If so, give me some recommendations on what to add! Thanks!
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If all boxes are ticked for a cycled aquarium, you're most definitely ready for a clean up crew.
 
So I just recently started a Fluval Evo 13.5. It currently is the home to two ocellaris clownfish that I completed a fish-in cycle with. I’m starting to notice algae growing, I’m going to attach a picture. My question to y’all is, do you think that I’m ready to add a small clean up crew? If so, give me some recommendations on what to add! Thanks!
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Diatoms are normal for a new tank. I personally would just let it be; it'll eventually go away on its own. However, once you notice more algae starting to grow, then I would start looking into getting CUC.
 
Probably would be okay with a couple hermits or even a shrimp, they'll eat any food stuffs your clowns don't eat, but wait a bit longer before adding snails. Your rock is still very white/clean and they wouldn't have much to each.
 

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