Clean up crew

msudvm97 · Feb 1, 2020

500 gal.. acrylic tank, 200 gal sump, bare bottom, brand new - just added 5 small tangs from Marine Collectors the other week.
Would like to only get quarantined livestock.
Have use Algeabarn for...Sea Lettuce/Pods/Phytoplanktin/Coraline algae in a bottle
Looking for a clean up crew, looking for advise on quantity (types) and a good source.
Thank you for your time
Steven Barta

Cell · Feb 1, 2020

John at Reefcleaners.org is my go to for CUC. Not sure about quarantine procedures though. @reefcleaners

S2G · Feb 1, 2020

Check out gulf coast ecosystems as well.

Hallowhead · Feb 1, 2020

Just make sure if you're living somewhere cold not to order from someone far away.. I've ordered several deliveries from Florida on the two day delivery and they arrive dead because of being shopping into cold regions. Maybe just a summer / spring order idea

Cell · Feb 1, 2020

Hallowhead said:
Just make sure if you're living somewhere cold not to order from someone far away.. I've ordered several deliveries from Florida on the two day delivery and they arrive dead because of being shopping into cold regions. Maybe just a summer / spring order idea

Very good point. I had a recent delivery from Reef Cleaners with a bit more DOA than normal. I chalked it up to winter shipping here to MN. John took care of me quick though with an almost immediate, no hassle refund. I'm sure certain species hold up better than others too. I've had more issues with trochus snails than any others, for instance.