Cleaning crew

ckg4445 · 01-04-2004, 04:50 PM

This is what i have for my tank
-25 Gallon tank
-Helios lights 2X55 watt bulbs 1 blue 1 white (110 total watts)
-Prizm skimmer rated up to 100 gallons
-10 lbs base rock
-20 lbs live rock (Cured, was at the LFS for about a month)
-25 lbs live sand (the kind that comes in a bag with water in it)
-100 watt heater
-Rio 400 power head

My Goal for the tank it to keep soft corals and mushrooms and i would like to have a pair of clowns.

When is it a good time to add a cleaning crew and what would you suggest for my set up

***Reefland*** · 01-04-2004, 05:34 PM

How long has the tank been set up and what do your water parameters look like right now?

For a 25 gallon tank, I think you have a nice little set-up with a good plan for stocking. Soft Corals (leathers, polyps, etc.) and mushrooms will do great under that lighting and a pair of clownfish will be perfect fish additions.

As for a clean-up crew, some Astrea Snail, maybe a cleaner shrimp should be plenty. Crabs would be optional, do some searches for hermit crabs and make your own decision there. When to add them will determine on the state of your tank, is your cycle completed?

Scott Z.

**Poseidon** · 01-04-2004, 05:38 PM

Hi Ckg, You might want to read this thread...

what clean up crew?

Of course your tank is a smaller one so just do some math and you'll be fine!!!

01-04-2004, 04:50 PM	#1
ckg4445 Just Moved In Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: cleveland ohio Posts: 10	Cleaning crew This is what i have for my tank -25 Gallon tank -Helios lights 2X55 watt bulbs 1 blue 1 white (110 total watts) -Prizm skimmer rated up to 100 gallons -10 lbs base rock -20 lbs live rock (Cured, was at the LFS for about a month) -25 lbs live sand (the kind that comes in a bag with water in it) -100 watt heater -Rio 400 power head My Goal for the tank it to keep soft corals and mushrooms and i would like to have a pair of clowns. When is it a good time to add a cleaning crew and what would you suggest for my set up

01-04-2004, 05:38 PM	#3
Poseidon Moderator Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Swartz Creek, MI Posts: 6,234	Hi Ckg, You might want to read this thread... what clean up crew? Of course your tank is a smaller one so just do some math and you'll be fine!!! __________________ Need a Photographer? Just say NO to CRABS Mike

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
cleanup crew opinions needed	BTL	Reef Aquariums	10	01-16-2005 10:10 PM
what clean up crew?	Pomme	Reef Aquariums	7	10-26-2003 01:07 PM
Cleaning your cleaning magnet	Ltspd	Reef Aquariums	4	12-25-2001 08:11 PM
Yet another Clean-up Crew Question...	Big Ed	Reef Aquariums	5	06-18-2001 02:17 PM
When to add Det. Kit & Cleanup Crew?	Bear2327	Reef Aquariums	2	06-11-2001 07:48 PM

01-04-2004, 05:34 PM	#2
*Reefland* Owner Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Bardstown, KY Posts: 13,023	How long has the tank been set up and what do your water parameters look like right now? For a 25 gallon tank, I think you have a nice little set-up with a good plan for stocking. Soft Corals (leathers, polyps, etc.) and mushrooms will do great under that lighting and a pair of clownfish will be perfect fish additions. As for a clean-up crew, some Astrea Snail, maybe a cleaner shrimp should be plenty. Crabs would be optional, do some searches for hermit crabs and make your own decision there. When to add them will determine on the state of your tank, is your cycle completed? Scott Z.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)