what to add first?

possitive k · #1 03-29-2005, 12:01 AM

once my tank has cycled, should i add hermit crabs,cleaner shrimp,star fish, or should i add my fish first?

thanks

Willow · #2 03-29-2005, 12:05 AM

i would add a few snails to start with wait awhile and see how that goes. add things very slowly, when they look like they are doing well add some hermits. i would wait a bit on adding shrimp and fish.

possitive k · #3 03-29-2005, 12:14 AM

are snails good for a tank, or just for looks

Willow · #4 03-29-2005, 12:33 AM

snails are good they help clean the glass, sandbeds and rocks depending on what type you add.

fish are for looks.

btw if you don't have a copy i recommend you grab the "Conscientious Marine Aquarist " it's a great book that you should probably have for reference.

http://www.jlaquatics.com/phpstore/s...uct_ID=lit-cma

possitive k · #5 03-29-2005, 12:49 AM

i just got that book from j&l , and have just started reading it. lots of info.
thanks

possitive k · #6 03-29-2005, 12:50 AM

do you recomend any cool snails