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Hi all,
I have a 5x2x2 150g that I just stocked for the first time last night. 2 Clownfish, 4 Corals, 2 Sandsifting Stars, 3 Emerald Crabs.
My tank has a pretty good algae bloom going (which I understand is typical) and I'm wondering how quickly I should beef up my CUC? I'm down with the "taking your time" mantra when it comes to adding livestock and letting the tank stabilize, but I also don't know if I need to worry about the algae getting out of control?
Attached is a photo of part of the tank to give you an idea of the bloom on the sand/rock - I've been cleaning the thin layer off the glass.
Are the 3 crabs and 2 stars enough for now (as recommended as a good start by my LFS), or should I start adding?
Thanks!
I have a 5x2x2 150g that I just stocked for the first time last night. 2 Clownfish, 4 Corals, 2 Sandsifting Stars, 3 Emerald Crabs.
My tank has a pretty good algae bloom going (which I understand is typical) and I'm wondering how quickly I should beef up my CUC? I'm down with the "taking your time" mantra when it comes to adding livestock and letting the tank stabilize, but I also don't know if I need to worry about the algae getting out of control?
Attached is a photo of part of the tank to give you an idea of the bloom on the sand/rock - I've been cleaning the thin layer off the glass.
Are the 3 crabs and 2 stars enough for now (as recommended as a good start by my LFS), or should I start adding?
Thanks!