CUC Questions.

[Peoplepc3]

So I am going to add a clean up crew....

I have a small bio-load in my 155. Only 6 smaller fish as I only add one every two months or so. Just taking things slow, for now.

I have a 40 gallon refugium with a protein skimmer rated for a 250 (expensive!!), and tons of chaeto. My water quality stays perfect without water changes with the skimmer and 160lbs of live rock and a 3 inch sandbed.

Just confused as to how many clean-up crew members I should have. This is what I am contemplating ordering from ReefCleaners.....

75 Dwarf Ceriths
21 Nassarius
25 Florida Ceriths
18 Medium Nerites
21 Assorted Hermits.

Seems like a BUNCH for a 155.

This is a "package" designed for a 75 gallon.....I figured with the low bio-load, this will do the trick....thoughts?

Rule of thumb for CUC/gallon...

Thx in advance from rainy Jacksonville Florida

 

[Smitty]

There really isn't a rule of thumb for cuc, just get what is needed so they don't starve to death. But personally, I don't think that's too much for you size tank. They'll find something in there to eat.

 

[315hottuna61]

+1 Smitty