Critter Clean-up Packages

[Rek84]

Does anyone know of any good places to mail order critter clean up packages?? I found some pretty good deals on ones at Aquacon (http://www.aquacon.com), but there are way more snails than what I need in those packages. I've got several snails allready, what I need is something that has a mixture of things: lots of crabs, some sand stirrers, etc.
Just wonder if any of you experts can recommend some other sites with good cleanup "packages" for mail order?

 

[Roach]

I know some places will allow you to mix and match if you call in your order over the phone. I got one from FFexpress and they let me substitute snails for crabs because I really don't want too many crabs in my system. You can also look into the bulk discounts at some places. For instance the more snails you buy the cheaper they are. So maybe you don't get a package deal but you can still get a good price on critters.

 

[Miklos]

Rek84,
Do a search on aquacon before you decide to buy their products.I found that etropicals.com has very reasonable prices and good customer service.I ordered from them twice and the cleanup crew was healthy,no dead animals and more animals than what the package was for.Also etropicals.com allows you to make your own clean-up crew package.
Nick

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[Rek84]

Wow, Etropicals.com looks like a great site!! Thanks!!

Am I correct in understanding that when I create my own reef cleanup package, the shipping price is included when I select each individual animal??

 

[Miklos]

Rek84,
Yes,the shipping is included when you make the package.I would be careful though with some critters they have listed like the arrow crab and the coral banded shrimp.
Nick

 

[louey louey]

I recently ordered a combination of snails from Premium Aquatics. I have seen the Trocus eat green hair algea.

. I ordered Trocus, Margarita, Nassirius, and Baha. I already had Astrea's and Turbo's. They seem to be doing a good job. They have plenty of other detritivore's as well.

Louey

 

[Anonymous]

IPSF and Inland Aquatics have the best sand critter packages out there. IPSF has a mix and match special that is very hard to beat. You can choose from about 15 different things for $99 including shipping. I got both because there are sevreal things in each that aren't in the other. HTH