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Old 10-18-2002, 11:41 PM
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hi guys
i don't know how to get rid of them what do i need to do to get rid of them?
i have had this for about 1 week now and i haven't down nething except mix the top layer of the sand to get rid of it
all i have in the tank right now is 1 false percula , fire fish, 2 turbo snails, and 5 blue hermit crabs 5 red scarlet.
what should i do
i might be getting some more red scarlet crabs this week
suggestions?

oh ya my tank is 90 gallon tank with 30 gallon sump
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Old 10-19-2002, 01:32 AM
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Scarlet Reef hermits definitely helped, but so did time. The brown came and went, as did the red and green. (Well, maybe not the green... ) But yes, in time all these phases will go their course if you keep up maintenance, water changes, skimming, etc. People quote the 6-month guideline often because it almost is universal.

But I'm sure you could have a bunch more Scarlets. They do an excellent job IME. Oh, and a whole bunch of assorted snails too.

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Old 10-19-2002, 08:23 AM
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Ginku get some, maybe 20, baha snails (cerith). They love diatom and some green stuff as well. Great hard working snail. Well priced too.
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Old 10-19-2002, 08:27 AM
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Great thanx guys
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Old 10-19-2002, 03:45 PM
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If all fails give time a chance. It will go away. It is better than last time I saw that tank
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