Recommendations

[vostasf]

I need some recommendations on clean up crew for my 40g. I’ve seen the classic
CLEANUP CREW
* 4× Trochus Snails
* 3× Nassarius Snails
* 2× Cerith Snails

But I’m not sure if that’s enough or I should switch them up or if there is more interesting options

 

[20gallonreefer000]

You're gonna need more eventually. But if it's a newer tank this isn't a bad start. I always think its a good idea to have as diverse of a clean up crew as possible. Astraea snail, Conch and Hermit crabs are generally good(hermits can be a bit risky, sometimes eating snails). Emerald crabs, Urchins, Starfish, Cucumbers, Shrimp are good but they are more situational.

 

[Mr. Mojo Rising]

Is the tank new or mature? Do you have algae, how bad is it? Is your current cuc doing a good job? I stock according to my tank's needs at that time, so I don't know what your tank needs. Sometimes you need to beef up the cuc sometimes not.

 

[BryanM]

Reach out to reefcleaners, they are very helpful

 

[OfficeReefer]

Has anyone ever received any dead things from Reefcleaners?

I ordered several items, one was supposed to be a sexy shrimp but clearly looks to be mysis shrimp?
The berghias are floating, even though I got them next day from FedEx and they did arrive fairly early before it got too hot.

 

[56longroof]

I add 1 snail per gallon of water. Thats just my formula. Its worked well so far.

 

[get-salty]

I add 1 snail per gallon of water. Thats just my formula. Its worked well so far.

i cant imagine having 100 snails in my tank! haha


Just add them accordingly.. few at a time. if things gets ugly in the tank... beef it up.

 

[Gumbies R Us]

What CUC did you decide on?

 

[Rob A]

Has anyone ever received any dead things from Reefcleaners?

I ordered several items, one was supposed to be a sexy shrimp but clearly looks to be mysis shrimp?
The berghias are floating, even though I got them next day from FedEx and they did arrive fairly early before it got too hot.

Reef cleaners let me down on my first order (50% doa snails). I switch to reeftopia and had great luck with them. 120 hermits and 300 snails not one dud in the order. I also got 500 hermits from Reeftopia last week and there no dead ones in that bunch.