What CUC to get for my tank?

[PjFish]

thanks @Darkxerox I will order some bigger shells from amazon.. I thought I started with less but seems like 25 nassarius may be too many for now.. will see how it goes!
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25 Nassarius Snails!! Just keep the army well fed otherwise they will turn cannibalistic on themselves as well as other tank mates lol.. I’ve seen them eat half their body weight in fish scraps. Hows all your tiger tails doing? Miss those guys! Any pics

 

[spuri87]

25 Nassarius Snails!! Just keep the army well fed otherwise they will turn cannibalistic on themselves as well as other tank mates lol.. I’ve seen them eat half their body weight in fish scraps. Hows all your tiger tails doing? Miss those guys! Any pics

Haha, Reef Cleaners package for a 200 gallon tank has 38 Nassarius vibex along with bunch of other CUC members (check here: https://www.reefcleaners.org/index....art_product_id=1939&virtuemart_category_id=20).. I thought I was starting with less, but now reading these comments feel like I started with more than I need.. I will monitor things closely and take action if needed.

Barely get to see the tiger tail cucumbers, they are always hiding during the day.. I will share some pics if I get a chance to take some tonight

 

[Darkxerox]

Haha, Reef Cleaners package for a 200 gallon tank has 38 Nassarius vibex along with bunch of other CUC members (check here: https://www.reefcleaners.org/index....art_product_id=1939&virtuemart_category_id=20).. I thought I was starting with less, but now reading these comments feel like I started with more than I need.. I will monitor things closely and take action if needed.

Barely get to see the tiger tail cucumbers, they are always hiding during the day.. I will share some pics if I get a chance to take some tonight

Well if you don't rehome any, they'll end up being more shells for the hermits.

For the tiger tails, keep in mind they reproduce by splitting, and they're mostly nocturnal. My copperband ate mine though. It also ate the snorkels off my nassarius snails and the antennae off the other snails.

 

[spuri87]

I heard Sea Cucumbers are toxic when threatened or split.. didn't it nuke your tank?

I will start feeding a little extra, hope they get to eat and dont end up in Hermit Crabs mouth!

 

[Slingfox]

Well if you don't rehome any, they'll end up being more shells for the hermits.

For the tiger tails, keep in mind they reproduce by splitting, and they're mostly nocturnal. My copperband ate mine though. It also ate the snorkels off my nassarius snails and the antennae off the other snails.

You have me worried now. I hope my snails can survive my Copperband!

 

[Darkxerox]

Tiger tails are generally not problematic, I'm pretty sure a lot of people in the club have kept them (or lost them) without issue. But if your pumps are anywhere they could reach, you should be careful since a strong Vortech etc. can destroy one.