snails and crabs

[stunner620]

i want to get a cleaner crew for my 120 gallon, no algea growth yet since the lights r never on, been cycling w
150 lb totaka live rock

is this a good combo, no one will kill each other right?

Nassarius Snail -60

Cerith Snail-60

Glowing Marginella Snail - 20

Tonga Nassarius Snails - 10

Blue Leg Hermit - 60

Red Leg Hermit - 20

Emerald Crab - 4

turbo snail - 2

Arrow Crab - 1

 

[afernandez]

That sounds like a package...
IMO (in my opinion) -that's too many of everything specially in a new tank with no algae. Most snails and hermits will starve and die..
What you should do and this is what I would do and have done in the past ..
Start small with acouple of snails and a couple of hermits (scarlet red I would recommend) 3-4 snails 3-4 hermits and as you add life to your tank you upgrade your cuc. Like I said it's what I would do HTH.

 

[pauliwalnuts]

+1

 

[JARRETT SHARK]

I also agree, when ever i start a new tank i buy a cuc i always lose snails first b/c hermits always get hungry when there is no food and go after snails for food

 

[basiab]

Also agree, it is too early. And don't count on a crew to solve algae problems.