How many is too many snails etc..?

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  1. Srd4484

    Srd4484 Astrea Snail

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    I got a 40gallon package of cleaners...I'd hate to have my tank filled with too many big snails. How many is good enough? Thanks

    I have a 54g corner tank.
     
    Srd4484, Sep 29, 2010
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  2. Srd4484

    Srd4484 Astrea Snail

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    15 Nassarius
    18 Florida Ceriths
    16 Nerites
     
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  3. blackraven1425

    blackraven1425 Giant Squid

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    You're fine with what you got. You could probably put in more and be ok.
     
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  4. grinder37

    grinder37 Whip-Lash Squid

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    I agree,you could also add some dwarf ceriths to the the mix,they are very good "nook and cranny"cleaners.
     
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  5. MTips18

    MTips18 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    Thats not that much, you'll be fine.
     
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  6. K3rack

    K3rack Peppermint Shrimp

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    I bought that package for my 40ga and then bought another 100 dwarf ceriths. Those things are awesome! As long as you don't clean too much on the glass you provide food for these little guys. I have a snail army :)
     
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  7. Nor_Cal_Guy

    Nor_Cal_Guy Gigas Clam

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    Good to hear. I was worried I may have to many for my 72. With my shipment en-route I will have about 100 snails.
     
    Nor_Cal_Guy, Oct 20, 2010
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  8. dcgray125

    dcgray125 Plankton

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    Snails & 125g Tank

    hello,
    I have a 125g saltwater, soft coral, live rock, feather dusters, clown fish, 3 hermit crabs, 2 green crabs, sandsifting star, slug and a yellowtip damsel. How many and what type of snails are recommended/suggested? I've had some but I think the star ate them and the hermits ate the ones that couldn't turn themselves over =(
    help & thank you
     
    dcgray125, Oct 23, 2010
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  9. blackraven1425

    blackraven1425 Giant Squid

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    Er, quite a few. Ask @ reefcleaners.org, he'll build you a whole custom clean up crew.
     
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  10. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    I would get a variety...dwarf ceriths, florida ceriths, some blue hermits, nassarrius vibrex, nerite(both big & small). I'd say maybe 250 of those guys, at least. Also, get lots of assorted shells for the crabs. For my 29g, I will have about 70 snails/crabs.

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    Seano Hermano, Oct 23, 2010
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