Cleanup crew recommendation for 12 gallon JBJ NanoCube

[Reef69]

I have a few, can give you a cpl for your nano

[sharkie]

Hi Everyone!

Thanks for all the replies.

Now, I have even more questions.

It seems like a lot of you are recommending astreas. I read on the net that seem to be a little more fragile than other snails, in the fact that they may flip over and can't right themselves. In your experience, have you noticed that?

I was also told that it would be better to get a variety of snails instead of one type. How many varieties should I go for? I really do like the bumblebee snails. If I went with a few of those, and a few of the astreas, could I go with another type? And what type should that be?

How about crabs? Are there better small crabs to get over another? Or are they all the same?

I apologize for all the questions, but I want to make sure I get all the correct information before I start building up my cleanup crew...

Thanks again!

chiu

[Andrew]

Astrea do a good job on the glass, IME the astreas have the most trouble when in the first week after they're added. After this period, they seem to not fall over. Many of mine are now approaching 1 1/2 years in captivity.

I also like the large tongan nassarius, they eat more meaty foods, and stir up the sand very well.

cerith snails seem to do pretty well cleaning LR, as do (black shell) turbos, and astreas.

Mexican turbos (very large) do a good job on many algaes, but tend to knock things over, especially small frags, so I only employ the first three types I mentioned, in my reefs.

HTH

Andrew