which and how many.

[Archer]

Just upgrading to a 400 ltr tank and would like some advice.
At present I have a 180 ltr tank with approx 8 snails(sold as turbos but not sure...they ate a upright conical shape),and about 10 hermits(mixture of types) aswell as a sand shifting starfish.
How many should I be looking for in the new tank and suggestions on which types please
Thanks
Nikki

[Tetley]

Just upgrading to a 400 ltr tank and would like some advice.
At present I have a 180 ltr tank with approx 8 snails(sold as turbos but not sure...they ate a upright conical shape),and about 10 hermits(mixture of types) aswell as a sand shifting starfish.
How many should I be looking for in the new tank and suggestions on which types please
Thanks
Nikki

Nikki, shout for MACCA (James), he is your man on this one. :)

[Archer]

Help please james!!!

[MR Teee]

How much algae do you have? on the stuff that will move over.
Do you or will you have a DSB?

I reckon you could triple what you have at the moment for the new tank. Not sure about the sand sifter though, thought they ate so much stuff that they need a large sand bed to keep them happy.

[Archer]

Thanks for the reply.My sand bed is only about 3/4-1 inch deep but the sand shifter seems to be doing fine:)
As for algae ...very little really,my little critters seem to be doing a good job.

[MR Teee]

I'd say start with double then (compared to the smaller tank), and adjust to how much algae you are getting, or if there is any detritus lying around.

[Archer]

Sounds like a good idea...thankyou.
What type of snails would you recommend?

[Macca]

It all depends on your own setup,

Snilas I recommend are true turbos - Not false turbos, True Nass - either tongan or vibex and Jumbo ceriths. Turbos Herbriovores, Ceriths omnivores and Nass Carnivores.


James

[MR Teee]

he he, same as the very knowledgeable guy who has posted above me!

[Archer]

Thanks...will have a look at your site now and order once the the new tank is up an running:)


It all depends on your own setup,

Snilas I recommend are true turbos - Not false turbos, True Nass - either tongan or vibex and Jumbo ceriths. Turbos Herbriovores, Ceriths omnivores and Nass Carnivores.


James

[MR Teee]

You won't go wrong with advice and stock from James - its all top notch.

[Macca]

Thanks Mr Tee, Keep ug the good work :D

James