Algae eating organisms

Hello everyone,

I've completed curing 65 lbs. of live rock in my 55 g. aquarium. Water
tests show ammonia, nitrites, nitrates, and pH numbers to be at proper
levels. I have noticed some brown algae forming in small patches here and
there in the aquarium. I'm assuming that now would be a good time to add
some snails, hermits, and such. I am going to be ordering online due to the
fact that the nearest petstore, that I would purchase fish/inverts from, is
120 miles away. Sorry, I digress. I would like to know what you think
about the following offer in terms of price and the organisms offered.
Also, any other recommendations for other inverts that I should consider for
maintaining a clean reef aquarium? Here is what That Fish Place is
offering: for 89.99 one could get 25 Blue Leg Hermits, 25 Red Leg Hermits,
40 Margarita Snails, 10 Turbo Snails, and 2 Emerald Crabs.



I am also looking at purchasing a Cleaner (Skunk) Shrimp, Peppermint Shrimp,
and Fire Shrimp. Any suggestions or warnings? Thanks in advance.

Brian

Brian, that is not a bad deal. It seems I remember someone else offering a $75
package with free shipping. Check with Bob Parkins here in the ng, he should
know the vendor's name/link.

The first two shrimp are fine, I've never had the third one (fire).

Marc


Brian McCarty wrote:

Hello everyone,

I've completed curing 65 lbs. of live rock in my 55 g. aquarium. Water
tests show ammonia, nitrites, nitrates, and pH numbers to be at proper
levels. I have noticed some brown algae forming in small patches here and
there in the aquarium. I'm assuming that now would be a good time to add
some snails, hermits, and such. I am going to be ordering online due to the
fact that the nearest petstore, that I would purchase fish/inverts from, is
120 miles away. Sorry, I digress. I would like to know what you think
about the following offer in terms of price and the organisms offered.
Also, any other recommendations for other inverts that I should consider for
maintaining a clean reef aquarium? Here is what That Fish Place is
offering: for 89.99 one could get 25 Blue Leg Hermits, 25 Red Leg Hermits,
40 Margarita Snails, 10 Turbo Snails, and 2 Emerald Crabs.

I am also looking at purchasing a Cleaner (Skunk) Shrimp, Peppermint Shrimp,
and Fire Shrimp. Any suggestions or warnings? Thanks in advance.

Brian

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http://www.sal****erfish.com/index_order1.html

$75 order and up gives free shipping with just a $4.95 Fed Ex charge.. they
have a rather extensive list of critters to choose from and do have some
packages set up as well. I have noticed though that their prices seem
slightly higher than other places, I am sure it makes up for the *free*
shipping somewhat, but they do have a nice list and offer a live arrival
guarantee (just 6 days from time it leaves them though, and there ARE some
items listed with NO GUARANTEE) They give a greatly detailed explanation of
drip acclimating. You also really need to read their 6 Day guarantee
requirements in the *contact us* section as their rules are rather strict
about it.

Teeb

"Marc Levenson" wrote in message
...
Brian, that is not a bad deal. It seems I remember someone else offering
a $75
package with free shipping. Check with Bob Parkins here in the ng, he
should
know the vendor's name/link.

The first two shrimp are fine, I've never had the third one (fire).

Marc


Brian McCarty wrote:

Hello everyone,

I've completed curing 65 lbs. of live rock in my 55 g. aquarium. Water
tests show ammonia, nitrites, nitrates, and pH numbers to be at proper
levels. I have noticed some brown algae forming in small patches here
and
there in the aquarium. I'm assuming that now would be a good time to
add
some snails, hermits, and such. I am going to be ordering online due to
the
fact that the nearest petstore, that I would purchase fish/inverts from,
is
120 miles away. Sorry, I digress. I would like to know what you think
about the following offer in terms of price and the organisms offered.
Also, any other recommendations for other inverts that I should consider
for
maintaining a clean reef aquarium? Here is what That Fish Place is
offering: for 89.99 one could get 25 Blue Leg Hermits, 25 Red Leg
Hermits,
40 Margarita Snails, 10 Turbo Snails, and 2 Emerald Crabs.

I am also looking at purchasing a Cleaner (Skunk) Shrimp, Peppermint
Shrimp,
and Fire Shrimp. Any suggestions or warnings? Thanks in advance.

Brian

--
Personal Page: http://www.sparklingfloorservice.com/oanda/index.html
Business Page: http://www.sparklingfloorservice.com
Marine Hobbyist: http://www.melevsreef.com

Thanks for your input. Very helpful.

"Marc Levenson" wrote in message
...
Thanks Teeb!

Marc


Teeb wrote:

http://www.sal****erfish.com/index_order1.html

$75 order and up gives free shipping with just a $4.95 Fed Ex charge..
they
have a rather extensive list of critters to choose from and do have some
packages set up as well. I have noticed though that their prices seem
slightly higher than other places, I am sure it makes up for the *free*
shipping somewhat, but they do have a nice list and offer a live arrival
guarantee (just 6 days from time it leaves them though, and there ARE
some
items listed with NO GUARANTEE) They give a greatly detailed explanation
of
drip acclimating. You also really need to read their 6 Day guarantee
requirements in the *contact us* section as their rules are rather
strict
about it.

Teeb

"Marc Levenson" wrote in message
...
Brian, that is not a bad deal. It seems I remember someone else
offering
a $75
package with free shipping. Check with Bob Parkins here in the ng, he
should
know the vendor's name/link.

The first two shrimp are fine, I've never had the third one (fire).

Marc


Brian McCarty wrote:

Hello everyone,

I've completed curing 65 lbs. of live rock in my 55 g. aquarium.
Water
tests show ammonia, nitrites, nitrates, and pH numbers to be at
proper
levels. I have noticed some brown algae forming in small patches
here
and
there in the aquarium. I'm assuming that now would be a good time
to
add
some snails, hermits, and such. I am going to be ordering online
due to
the
fact that the nearest petstore, that I would purchase fish/inverts
from,
is
120 miles away. Sorry, I digress. I would like to know what you
think
about the following offer in terms of price and the organisms
offered.
Also, any other recommendations for other inverts that I should
consider
for
maintaining a clean reef aquarium? Here is what That Fish Place is
offering: for 89.99 one could get 25 Blue Leg Hermits, 25 Red Leg
Hermits,
40 Margarita Snails, 10 Turbo Snails, and 2 Emerald Crabs.

I am also looking at purchasing a Cleaner (Skunk) Shrimp, Peppermint
Shrimp,
and Fire Shrimp. Any suggestions or warnings? Thanks in advance.

Brian

--
Personal Page:
http://www.sparklingfloorservice.com/oanda/index.html
Business Page: http://www.sparklingfloorservice.com
Marine Hobbyist: http://www.melevsreef.com



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Personal Page: http://www.sparklingfloorservice.com/oanda/index.html
Business Page: http://www.sparklingfloorservice.com
Marine Hobbyist: http://www.melevsreef.com