Strawberry conch

[adamlodge14]

Hi,
I have a Fluval evo 13.5 gallon and am thinking of getting a strawberry conch once my aquarium is established, is the Fluval evo an ok sized tank for them?

 

[sp1187]

just so you have open space on the sand bed.

 

[adamlodge14]

just so you have open space on the sand bed.

Ok, great what about a tuxedo urchin??
(Once the aquarium is established)

 

[James M]

Ok, great what about a tuxedo urchin??
(Once the aquarium is established)

IMO not enough room for one. You are very limited in a nano

 

[sp1187]

Ok, great what about a tuxedo urchin??
(Once the aquarium is established)

I don't do urchins. :cool:

 

[adamlodge14]

I don't do urchins. :cool:

What about emerald crabs, are they too aggressive?

 

[Kapachuka3]

What about emerald crabs, are they too aggressive?

Dude I wouldn’t bother wi the those I’ve heard bad things about them, I’d stick to snails.

 

[adamlodge14]

Dude I wouldn’t bother wi the those I’ve heard bad things about them, I’d stick to snails.

I’ve also heard mixed reviews on them, just seeing if anyone had any good experience
I think I will have 1 nassarius 3 trochus and 1 strawberry conch

 

[Kapachuka3]

I’ve also heard mixed reviews on them, just seeing if anyone had any good experience
I think I will have 1 nassarius 3 trochus and 1 strawberry conch

I would go margarita snail instead of trochus in my opinion I’ve had my 3 for about 3 or 4 years I think, I think there more hardier

 

[vetteguy53081]

Conch - Yes
Urchin - No
Emeralds- will become a nightmare !

 

[adamlodge14]

I would go margarita snail instead of trochus in my opinion I’ve had my 3 for about 3 or 4 years I think, I think there more hardier

I will consider it, although I have heard soo many great reviews on trochus snails so I may do a combination of both

 

[TerraFerma]

Never had an issue with emerald crabs unless they were starved for food.

 

[adamlodge14]

Never had an issue with emerald crabs unless they were starved for food.

I would just like to have a crab if some sort, even if it’s a few hermits or an anemone crab. Something that’s compatible with small fish, snails, shrimp and corals

 

[Kapachuka3]

I will consider it, although I have heard soo many great reviews on trochus snails so I may do a combination of both

Cool I feel like trochus snails are way faster though

 

[vetteguy53081]

I will consider it, although I have heard soo many great reviews on trochus snails so I may do a combination of both

I like trochus. Also have margarita which are good for cyano

 

[TheShrimpNibbler]

I would just like to have a crab if some sort, even if it’s a few hermits or an anemone crab. Something that’s compatible with small fish, snails, shrimp and corals

I think something like a porcelain crab would be a better option as long as you can meet it’s requirements.

 

[adamlodge14]

I think something like a porcelain crab would be a better option as long as you can meet it’s requirements.

I will look into them, do a lot of research and probably end up asking people on the forum for advice anyway
Thanks for all the help everyone!

 

[KJones90s]

Forego the emerald and grab a pistol shrimp, pair it up with a nice looking goby and boom!

 

[adamlodge14]

Forego the emerald and grab a pistol shrimp, pair it up with a nice looking goby and boom!

I am already planning to get a pistol shrimp and a Yasha goby, I was just seeing IF there was a suitable crab, but I think I will get some sexy shrimp instead

 

[Shane2019]

I got three sexy shrimp a couple of weeks ago for my 20g waterbox cube. They are really fun to watch and stay small. I have had several emerald crabs over the years. They get bigger than most people think. The ones I had would sometimes fight each other but left everything else alone. I would pass on those in a small tank. I have a high fin goby (because they stay small) and a candy stripe pistol shrimp in my 20g. Tiger pistols can get big I have one in my 55g that is well over 3". Probably 4". I have had him for 3 years. They are fun to watch. I have two neon gobies. They stay fairly small as well.