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Old 10-15-2008, 09:44 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Greetings All- I have 29g tank that is just about done cycling. As I start thinking of the next step for my tank, I realized that I do not know how much/many CUC I need.

Any advice? Thanks. -Matt
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Old 10-15-2008, 01:39 PM   #2 (permalink)
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So, just wondering... What is CUC? I'm guessing Clean Up Crew?

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Old 10-15-2008, 01:51 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Start light 5-10 snails and see how they do and add more if needed. You don't want to put too many in that will starve if there's not enough algae to sustain them. Hermits are up to you. I like them a lot of people don't.
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Old 10-15-2008, 03:24 PM   #4 (permalink)
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CUC = CLean up Crew

I like the idea of snails b/c DOWN THE ROAD i want a Valenti puffer in teh tank and the snails can be food for him/her.

what type of snails do you suggest? I have seen some people mention turbo snials but they seem price at $2/snail; especially since it may become a puffer's snack/dinner!!
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Old 10-15-2008, 03:49 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Black Turbos around here are .99 at various LFS. They do good in my tanks for rocks and glass but usually won't touch any algae on the sand.
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Old 10-15-2008, 03:56 PM   #6 (permalink)
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is that what you would recommend as a CUC? i dont see any algae on the sand....

Or them plus another?? type of snail??
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Old 10-15-2008, 04:09 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Well if you are thinking of any kind of puffer, definitely go light. Speaking from experience here, using a clean up crew as an alternate source of food gets expensive. My mantis just ate $20 of hermits in 3 days...

I'd say go with the cheapest snails and hermits you can. What's the point of buying a $4 blue knuckle hermit when a $1.50 assorted will do? (local to me prices).

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Old 10-15-2008, 05:32 PM   #8 (permalink)
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I agree with you Chris A!! Thanks for the help!
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