Good CUC for my tank?

Discussion in 'Inverts' started by Zoanthids21, Feb 20, 2011.

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  1. Zoanthids21

    Zoanthids21 McKoscker’s Flasher Wrasse

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    I already have like 6-7 hermits and like 3 nassarius and a nerite snail..

    IMO i think i need some more stuff..I also need a peppermint for my aptaisia thats growing on a few rocks but i have a pistol shrimp and a neon dottyback(Will they kill the peppermint if i get one?) and what turbo snails? I hear they eat coraline? I am trying to grow it right now and dont want anything eating it..

    29g biocube is the tank

    Six line wrasse
    Neon dottyback
    2 false percs
    randalli goby
    purple firefish

    I have a almost full stock on corals(LPS, softies(zoas,leathers,gsp etc.)
     
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  3. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    I don't believe that snails will eat coraline. I think that would just be urchins. Send John from Reef Cleaners a messgae and he will come up with a custom CUC for your tank.
     
  4. banthonyb71

    banthonyb71 Millepora

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    Heres just a suggestion but there is many otheres.

    A couple more Nassarius Snails. maybe like 4 or 5 more. They are excellent CUC snails in my opinion. Turbos are bulldozers, another option is tiger crouchy (spell checK) great glass cleaners. Your peppermint should be find with pistol (mine have been for over a year) Not sure on the Dback. 1 Emerald Crab.Great for bubble and other types of Algae. Scarlett Reef Hermits will eat organic waste. hope this helps.
     
  5. banthonyb71

    banthonyb71 Millepora

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    Want more Inverts.

    wrong thread. on this post of mine
     
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  6. Zoanthids21

    Zoanthids21 McKoscker’s Flasher Wrasse

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    Thanks..Im headin off to LFS soon, and no go on the pep shrimp..Dottyback will rip it to shreads.
     
  7. BigJim

    BigJim Spaghetti Worm

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    +1 to Sean's post. Definitely contact John and get something from Reef Cleaners. I got a delivery from him last Friday and they are already making a huge difference in my tank.
     
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  9. Zoanthids21

    Zoanthids21 McKoscker’s Flasher Wrasse

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    I have an LFS that carries SO many inverts for a good CUC so i dont really need him to sale me one..But ill just pm him on his opinion also.

    Thanks for the help also Banthony, i also am into inverts, i like seeing them all come active an everything at night for sure.
     
  10. M-Ocean Man

    M-Ocean Man Flame Angel

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    I am all about supporting LFS - I have one near me that I swear should be named after my brother and I.

    However, I can all but garantee that Reefcleaners.org would be a better decision for a CUC.

    His selection is great, price is rock bottom, and customer service is immaculate.

    I suggest a portion of something like 3-4 DWARF ceriths/gallon for really health sandbed.

    IMO they are small, stay below the sand during daylight and feverishly clean the sandbed at night. Also, Nassarius are great but are mostly carnivores and will not show much interest in cyano/diatoms which dwarfs are vacuums of.

    That's just my $.02
     
  11. banthonyb71

    banthonyb71 Millepora

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    Ceriths are the slowest and least productive snails I have in my tank. My Tigers are much better algae eaters.. but ur not limited to one kind. grab a few of each:)