More invert content sounds good. They never get enough love in this hobby, too often they're treated as disposable. Not saying to get heartbroken at the loss of a snail, but some stores sell insane CUC packs that are way too many inverts for almost any system. Your guideline of 1 per 5 gallons seems about right.
More info in inverts is a good idea, they’re very important but they get less spotlight than they deserve for the work they do. Good content, awesome channel, love from AK
ah funny thing I just got my self 2 Mexican turbo snails yesterday and those suckers are awesome, very active. I didn't know there was a rule of thumb 1 per 5gls. keep up the good work bro! love the videos
Nice to see for a change a clean tank. Most everywhere i look algae everywhere and dirty sand with red algae....So more tricks and tips on keeping a clean balanced reef tank is appreciated. How do u keep the snails with no algae on the shell?
Love my turbos. They need a lot of algae though so I would recommend you feed nori once a week or so if they are huge and they will eat it right from your hand too if they are the top of the tank which is pretty cool.
I think this is a great topic, with good advice. I personally love the one Turbo I have; though I have so far favored Astrea & Trochus. However, I think the advice on "# of snail, per gallon"; is wrong. And it's not just you, it's every one... They aren't fish, they don't swim, and their bio-load is next to nothing. Gallons are irrelevant. What matters is the availability of food source. Which (if you clean surfaces like glass) is relegated to mostly hard surfaces, most notably rock. I really think, the recommendation should be "# of snail, per lb of Rock" That said, I think you should cover more inverts :)
I have read (this is years ago) in some circles that they usually end up starving to death, especially with their ability to eat away at algae. I've kept trochus snails with better results. Not as hungry as turbo's, but also means that they don't require as much food.
I've been wanting to get into SW since I was little. Just started my first tank at 20 today. I'm moreso loving the corals than fish in saltwater. My question is after the tank has cycled (it's a 20 gallon since my 40 gallon cracked when my brother moved it) is how do you know when to start adding them? And especially how do you attach the corals to the rock?
Corals need stability. Yea n the first year of reefing your going to mess up. A lot. There’s things you need to learn from those f*** ups. Your gunna get neutrients swings, algea spikes, corals do not like those and will die. I would suggest getting some fish and some cheap corals until you learn the basics, not just read about them. I didn’t do this and I lost a lot of money with trial and error. Patience is key in this hobby.
When you nitrites and ammonia are at 0 and your nitrates are at 5-10 go buy a test kit and you can attach corals with super glue that’s gona work the best
@@emoney698 would suggest not glueing them down right away. Let them sit in a spot for a week or two make sure they are happy with light and flow before glueing
More invert content sounds good. They never get enough love in this hobby, too often they're treated as disposable. Not saying to get heartbroken at the loss of a snail, but some stores sell insane CUC packs that are way too many inverts for almost any system. Your guideline of 1 per 5 gallons seems about right.
A very happy birthday Tia!
Love this store.
More info in inverts is a good idea, they’re very important but they get less spotlight than they deserve for the work they do. Good content, awesome channel, love from AK
Happy Birthday Tia!
Yes video on keeping sand clean please! Thanks March!
C'mon people give the vid a like, it takes one second, I love this channel, keep up the the great content.
ah funny thing I just got my self 2 Mexican turbo snails yesterday and those suckers are awesome, very active. I didn't know there was a rule of thumb 1 per 5gls.
keep up the good work bro! love the videos
Great video as always but was expecting something a little bday celebration for Tia. Anyways, Happy Birthday Tia!!!
Great information on turbo snails👍
Nice to see for a change a clean tank. Most everywhere i look algae everywhere and dirty sand with red algae....So more tricks and tips on keeping a clean balanced reef tank is appreciated. How do u keep the snails with no algae on the shell?
Thank you so much on not using your intro. its just too much but keep up the videos. Love them
Love my turbos. They need a lot of algae though so I would recommend you feed nori once a week or so if they are huge and they will eat it right from your hand too if they are the top of the tank which is pretty cool.
Would love a good focus video on the sand sifting inverts.
You guys are awesome !
Guten Tag from Germany.
Yesss video on sand cleanliness pleaseeeee
Snails don't stand a chance against an urchin in the algae eating department.
I think this is a great topic, with good advice. I personally love the one Turbo I have; though I have so far favored Astrea & Trochus.
However, I think the advice on "# of snail, per gallon"; is wrong. And it's not just you, it's every one...
They aren't fish, they don't swim, and their bio-load is next to nothing. Gallons are irrelevant.
What matters is the availability of food source. Which (if you clean surfaces like glass) is relegated to mostly hard surfaces, most notably rock.
I really think, the recommendation should be "# of snail, per lb of Rock"
That said, I think you should cover more inverts :)
I have a turbo snail thats about the size of my fist, big chucky guy and it cleans like I do during water changes ahah 😅
I need more turbo snails for sure. I dont know why but mine keep dying. I have an exquisite wrasse. You think he is killing them?
I have read (this is years ago) in some circles that they usually end up starving to death, especially with their ability to eat away at algae. I've kept trochus snails with better results. Not as hungry as turbo's, but also means that they don't require as much food.
I am like Tia, I love doing rockwork!! It is just too bad that you only do it so often when you get a new tank or restart a tank.
Ahhhhh the classic aqula blah blah blah very scientific sir.......
Hey there thanks for the videos, are conch snails good for your tank ?
Hello, small blue fish in that 90 gal? Chromis?
Make a video of keeping sand clean
I've been wanting to get into SW since I was little. Just started my first tank at 20 today. I'm moreso loving the corals than fish in saltwater. My question is after the tank has cycled (it's a 20 gallon since my 40 gallon cracked when my brother moved it) is how do you know when to start adding them? And especially how do you attach the corals to the rock?
Corals need stability. Yea n the first year of reefing your going to mess up. A lot. There’s things you need to learn from those f*** ups. Your gunna get neutrients swings, algea spikes, corals do not like those and will die. I would suggest getting some fish and some cheap corals until you learn the basics, not just read about them. I didn’t do this and I lost a lot of money with trial and error. Patience is key in this hobby.
When you nitrites and ammonia are at 0 and your nitrates are at 5-10 go buy a test kit and you can attach corals with super glue that’s gona work the best
@@emoney698 would suggest not glueing them down right away. Let them sit in a spot for a week or two make sure they are happy with light and flow before glueing
I need more snails but just like everything else, things are gone through the roof. On a side note, I hate hermits.
Do these also eat Valonia?
And you can put snails in the sump. :)
Which snail eats diatoms the best?
Hey, whats your guys opinion on the tunze eco chic refugium light?
Im considering getting one, and i value your opinion
Yay!!! Snails 🥰
❤️🔥