Stocking for frag tank pest control and algea control

[JohnIsNewToReefKeeping]

I have two 40-gallon tanks I have plumbed into my main display 75-gallon. The problem is the frag tanks are in the basement and I only go to the basement once a week and don't want to put an auto feeder since it will drop too much food for a sapphire damsel and lawn mower blenny x2 since there are two tanks, is there anything I can get away with for pest control since I know snails can go after algae.

 

[Cthulukelele]

Sixline wrasse are a good option in those tanks. Eat most undesirable pests.

 

[JohnIsNewToReefKeeping]

Sixline wrasse are a good option in those tanks. Eat most undesirable pests.

is there anything that I dont need to feed that can work as pest control:?

 

[Cthulukelele]

is there anything that I dont need to feed that can work as pest control:?

Unless the tank is very very large few fish are going to get enough nutrition from just scavenging--definitely not at that size. An arrow crab would eat a lot of pests but would get hungry if not fed and start skewering the fish in there

 

[JohnIsNewToReefKeeping]

Unless the tank is very very large few fish are going to get enough nutrition from just scavenging--definitely not at that size. An arrow crab would eat a lot of pests but would get hungry if not fed and start skewering the fish in there

would arrow head crabs handle high waterflow?

 

[Cthulukelele]

would arrow head crabs handle high waterflow?

Yes, but they wouldn't eat nearly as many smaller pests as a sixline

 

[JohnIsNewToReefKeeping]

Yes, but they wouldn't eat nearly as many smaller pests as a sixline

okay so best option is to put an autofeeder than up my filtration to compensate for it right?

 

[Cthulukelele]

That would be a good option

 

[exnisstech]

Not really helping but is there a reason you only go to the basement once a week? Just curious because I have a hard time going 8 hours without checking on things and couldn't imagine going a week without checking in even if they are only frags.

 

[JohnIsNewToReefKeeping]

That would be a good option

Not really helping but is there a reason you only go to the basement once a week? Just curious because I have a hard time going 8 hours without checking on things and couldn't imagine going a week without checking in even if they are only frags.

main display is on first floor and sump is in basement and frag tank will be in the basement.

 

[Lost in the Sauce]

I don't think there is a fish that will be your pest controller, that can only be fed once a week.

 

[JohnIsNewToReefKeeping]

I don't think there is a fish that will be your pest controller, that can only be fed once a week.

doesnt have to be a fish, more like an invert or something, but I'm thinking ill put sapphire damsels along with saltwater mollies

 

[Lost in the Sauce]

doesnt have to be a fish, more like an invert or something, but I'm thinking ill put sapphire damsels along with saltwater mollies

By sapphire, do you mean a Springari?

 

[JohnIsNewToReefKeeping]

By sapphire, do you mean a Springari?

correct

 

[Lost in the Sauce]

correct

Make sure to stipulate. There are a few that are sold under blue/sapphire that are not Chrysiptera springeri and don't do the same work.

 

[JohnIsNewToReefKeeping]

Make sure to stipulate. There are a few that are sold under blue/sapphire that are not Chrysiptera springeri and don't do the same work.

ohh okay, will do, thank you

 

[Midrats]

I only come OUT of the basement once a week.

 

[JohnIsNewToReefKeeping]

Make sure to stipulate. There are a few that are sold under blue/sapphire that are not Chrysiptera springeri and don't do the same w

is the right one option 1

Springari damsel - Google Search

or option 2

Chrysiptera - Google Search

 

[Lost in the Sauce]

is the right one option 1

Springari damsel - Google Search

or option 2

Chrysiptera - Google Search

Numero Uno.