Invert that cleans rocks?

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  1. jdameli1

    jdameli1 Torch Coral

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    I need something that can get the yuck off the rocks, Idont have an algae issues just like food left overs and stuff.

    I do have a full reef cleaners crew, and will be ordering some additions this weekend, but it doesnt seem anything goes on the rocks, I used to have mexican turbos, and they were great on the rocks, is there anything that is comparable?

    I have nerites, nassirius, hermits, limpets
     
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  3. reefmonkey

    reefmonkey Giant Squid

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    Get some Chitons or an Urchin.
     
  4. jdameli1

    jdameli1 Torch Coral

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    I have some chitons on the way from reefcleaners, what type of urchin do you suggest, I have pin cushion that mainly stays to the glass or power heads, but hes tiny
     
  5. Reefers1

    Reefers1 Astrea Snail

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    Turbo snails, and nuddi branch.
     
  6. reefmonkey

    reefmonkey Giant Squid

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    I have two pencil urchins. They will clean the rock before getting on the glass. Also they don't use stuff to decorate or as camo.
     
  7. khowst

    khowst Bangghai Cardinal

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    I have the normal black longspine & it tends to be on the rocks more than the glass.
     
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  9. lynnmw1208

    lynnmw1208 Skunk Shrimp

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    astrea snails never leave the rocks hardly ever. My hermits seem to clean my rocks the best besides my mexican turbos; I even saw one of my mexican turbos eat the rest of my bryopsis algae today :eek:
     
  10. jdameli1

    jdameli1 Torch Coral

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    I can't seem to find astrea stars locally. Guess I'll have to order online
     
  11. jfuller

    jfuller Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    my emerald crabs (esp large pink ones) seem to devour anything in their path but dont seem to bother other inhabitants or coral...
     
  12. lynnmw1208

    lynnmw1208 Skunk Shrimp

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    You don't need the stars, just the normal ones like this one on liveaquaria. Most LFS sell these.

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