Cleanup Crew Misnomer ??

Leah · #1 03-07-2009, 05:30 PM

That is news to me, I always panic when I don't see any more than 2 doz. in my 72 gal
and order more. Never actually put a price on it. Huh, now I know. Thanks

Tom R · #2 03-07-2009, 05:46 PM

The reason you need all of the snails is they become food for the crabs. The crabs now well fed on snails ignore the algae they were supposed to control.

Tom R

Leah · #3 03-07-2009, 05:54 PM

HAHAHA, You can say that again. Oh so true!

fragNplug · #4 03-07-2009, 06:13 PM

That makes the most sense.

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Originally Posted by Tom R

The reason you need all of the snails is they become food for the crabs. The crabs now well fed on snails ignore the algae they were supposed to control.

Tom R

Drock169 · #5 03-08-2009, 06:13 AM

I always say start with less and add more as you need them.

Funky_Fish14 · #6 03-08-2009, 07:36 AM

I dont see why anyone would need that many. I've never believed in that rule... like... ten or fifteen... MAYBE 20... in a 75g is LOTS for hermits.... or for snails. I only have 3 snails in my 75 and I have 10 hermits, each different, and only kept because of their particular color pattern, not as cleanup crew.