What's better? A hermit crab or snail?

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  1. Destimondia

    Destimondia Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    So, i want a cleaning team for my tank and i was wondering which one would be the best and most efficient. The snail or the hermit crab?
     
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  2. ferretfish

    ferretfish Sea Dragon

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    i a mix of the two because hermit crabs often get things that snails cant and visa versa
     
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  3. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    They both are good. Hermits are better on your rocks and the snails on the tank walls. A good mix of both is the best way to go IME. Go to ReefCleaners.org | Clean Up Crews and Macro Algae and fill out their custom clean up crew form. You will get a great suggestion in a couple of days. Go with the suggestion.
     
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