critters for alage removal

[saltyrockbox]

there are many things i can improve to get rid of my algae but I am wondering who uses snails and crabs at the density of the "recommended" 1-3 per gallon??

Most online sources say something around that number when selling "algae clean up crews"

I have 2 asteria snails and about 5 big hermits in a 70g I don't think that is enough. I have zero algae eating fish.

Should i get a rabbit fish? do they really help significantly?

all my nutrient levels test zero...I read that reef central article on "vodka dosing"..any one trying that experiment?..

getting a better skimmer will be my last $$$$$$$$$$$$$ option.

[karazy]

i'd deffinatly start with alot more snails for a 70 gallon

[dsaundry]

Rabbit fishes can get quite large, a small one would be ok. You may want to consider a Lawnmower Blenny as well...

[jpdutton]

What kind of Algae?

If you're talking Hair Algae, it usually means you have phosphates in you tank.
What kind of food do you feed your tank?
Do you use R/O water?

for critters I like to have a mixed snails: Turbo, Cerith, Margarita, Trochus, Nassarius, and Nerite. You should get at least 5 of each.

I stay away from Hermits because the tend to kill snails.

[saltyrockbox]

I use R/O water and have fluidized phosban reactor full of media. I feed flakes and frozen cubes of sea food mix.


so, lots more snails.

[Murminator]

I have about 40 snails in a 90G, 2 in the overflow and 5 or so in the sump and a yellow tank to control the big stuff