CC needed

[HarleyC]

Hi,
The established set up I purchased has none, apart from a pep shrimp.
What should I get as minimum? I know J&L have groups they sell. But, that appears complete overkill. Was thinking maybe 10 snails, 10 crabs to start?
What kind best?

Thanks

[HarleyC]

That should be CUC not CC

[toytech]

The size depends on the size of the tank , 10 of each is alot for a 5 gal but not enought for a 200 gal , id say start with 2 snails per 10 gal , a mix of astreas , ceriths , and a fighting conch if you have a sand bed and the tank is bigger than 50 gal .As for hermits the small blue legs are good and you could add a few more then snails .Go slow if the cuc dosent seem to be doing a good job add a few more members slowly and try and get a good mix of snails.

[HarleyC]

Thanks Toytech.
Size is 120G.
Appreciate the advice.

[Dearth]

The packages J&L have are good packages and offer a good starter pack

Also when getting snails and/or crabs make sure you know what your getting as some species are not safe with coral and other snails/crab and bottom feeders.

[albert_dao]

:/

The only snails you really want are trochus and maybe a conch or two. Turbos, strawberry tops, ceriths, etc are like crappy versions of trochus.