So I am currently doing research for a CUC for my 40 gallon tall tank and came across this I love the diversity but is it too much? Won't be getting fish for a while. I.e. Christmas time frame. I know it says it's for a 55 gallon. Thoughts... opinions?
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How long has your tank been up and running? You don't want to add all those with nothing to eat. I think that is a bit much anyway imo
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We have a 75g that has been running for over 7 years and we only have 10 astraea snails.
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I would wait until your cycle is done. Snails, crabs, starfish are very sensitive.
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They have a similar CUC calculator. The thing is that with a new tank, you just don't have much to clean up. So suggest you either get the suggested amount and mix and feed them or get a smaller amount, like 1/3rd the size of your tank, and then add more CUC later as your bio-load increases. Reefcleaners, by the way, have a "fishless" system. So the chance of getting some fish diseases along with your CUC is extremely small.
They have a similar CUC calculator. The thing is that with a new tank, you just don't have much to clean up. So suggest you either get the suggested amount and mix and feed them or get a smaller amount, like 1/3rd the size of your tank, and then add more CUC later as your bio-load increases. Reefcleaners, by the way, have a "fishless" system. So the chance of getting some fish diseases along with your CUC is extremely small.
Yes, wait til cycle is complete.
Go to reefcleaners.org and order a package. for half the size or your tank. They will multiple to the needs of your tank naturally. If you get too many the will starve, and decay/ release nutrients which is opposite of what you want them in there for. Or you'll end up feeding more to keep them alive which defeates the purpose.
Also a good idea to order a bag of live mixed pods while you're already paying for shipping
Go to reefcleaners.org and order a package. for half the size or your tank. They will multiple to the needs of your tank naturally. If you get too many the will starve, and decay/ release nutrients which is opposite of what you want them in there for. Or you'll end up feeding more to keep them alive which defeates the purpose.
Also a good idea to order a bag of live mixed pods while you're already paying for shipping
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