Clean Up Crew

Discussion in 'New To The Hobby' started by ao72689, Feb 27, 2012.

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  1. Astrick117

    Astrick117 Stylophora

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    Yes, but I would wait until your tank is a bit more established. They can be very sensitive to water param swings
     
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  3. reefmonkey

    reefmonkey Giant Squid

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    Trust John. This is all he does and no one does it better.

    FWIW stay away from astrea and turbos. Especially the turbos. True they are awesome algae destroyers but they are also equally awesome bulldozers and surprisingly strong. They knock frags loose and tumble rocks that aren't secure IME.
     
  4. ao72689

    ao72689 Feather Duster

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    I have 75 in a 90g, wanted to add 20 more
     
  5. Astrick117

    Astrick117 Stylophora

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    Ok- that is fine, but just watch your water params very closely after you add the new rock. You don't want to have a huge ammonia spike as it will kill your remaining fish.
     
  6. ao72689

    ao72689 Feather Duster

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    Figured it would spike, but how can I combat tht??
     
  7. Astrick117

    Astrick117 Stylophora

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    Water changes: multiple smaller, rather than one big. Thats why you need to keep on top of your params- so you notice when you start to get a swing.
     
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  9. ao72689

    ao72689 Feather Duster

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    Right, I do one 10g change/wk
     
  10. Astrick117

    Astrick117 Stylophora

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    So now that you have an idea on a CUC and LR, do you have any stocking ideas?
     
  11. ao72689

    ao72689 Feather Duster

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    Yes I do!! Here it is:

    Royal Gramma
    Bartlett Anthia
    Exquisite Fairy Wrasse
    Blue Star Leopard Wrasse
    Bicolor Dwarf Angel

    ^^any you recommend adding or taking off??

    For corals:
    Hammer
    Torch
    Candy Cane
    Blue Mushroom

    What do you think? Any other cool corals im missing out on?
     
  12. lukeeluciano

    lukeeluciano Astrea Snail

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    I received my list from John also. Do we have to quarantine the snails?