I need info please

[greenhorn reefer]

Can anyone recommend a a reputable CUC dealer? And, are sea hares reef safe? I love the look.

 

[DeniseAndy]

Many factors go into what invert cuc would be best for a tank. Other inhabitants. Sand or bare bottom. Types of corals. Algae wanted or not wanted. Age of tank. Can you give us the low down of your system? Thanks.

 

[greenhorn reefer]

Cycled, 69 gallon, 10ppm nitrate, just has a lot of brown algae. I've introduced about 5 snails, two bl hermits and one banded shrimp.

 

[LetItReef]

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[greenhorn reefer]

@DeniseAndy
What do you think, with the information I provided. I really want to keep my collection small, that way no one starves.

 

[greenhorn reefer]

Ps. I am feeding my shrimp a very small amount of frozen food. I deposit it, in front of him, with a baster, he enjoys the food and my BL hermits go absolutely crazy for the stuff.

 

[greenhorn reefer]

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Thank you

 

[DeniseAndy]

So far so good. I would leave it at that crew for a while. A sea hare needs tons of algae to survive. Careful with the blue legs as they tend to eat the snails. Keep a watch. What snails do you have? Do you have sand?

Are you planning on coral? What kind? Also what fish are planned? Sounds like it is new, so go slow. Add carefully and slowly.

 

[greenhorn reefer]

So far so good. I would leave it at that crew for a while. A sea hare needs tons of algae to survive. Careful with the blue legs as they tend to eat the snails. Keep a watch. What snails do you have? Do you have sand?

Are you planning on coral? What kind? Also what fish are planned? Sounds like it is new, so go slow. Add carefully and slowly.

I understand the blue legs conundrum and I need to get some extra shells asap. I can't remember the names, have them written down. 5 Small black/brown snails, 2 larger snails, all are strictly algae eaters. I've researched the hare a bit more and although they are amazing looking, I am not prepared for such an aggressive algae eater. I have introduced a hammerhead and a GSP for coral.

 

[DeniseAndy]

Careful with GSP as it can take over pretty easily. The hammer will do well with good flow and moderate light. I must admit, I have never had huge issue with gsp, but others have.

As long as you do not have turbos, you should be fine. Those guys are great, but require lots of algae to survive. Sounds like a good start. Pics? :)

 

[Philt56]

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