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Aquarist Forums => Saltwater General Discussions => Topic started by: murgus on July 27, 2006, 04:00:14 PM

Title: where to get a clean up crew
Post by: murgus on July 27, 2006, 04:00:14 PM
Where is a good place to get an initial clean up crew? 

Looking for hermits, snails, stomatella(?).

Which are better red-legged or blue for the hermits?

Thanks,
Andrew
Title: Re: where to get a clean up crew
Post by: Julie on July 27, 2006, 04:15:11 PM
They're pretty much anywhere and can't carry ick to my knowledge.

The red leg is more decorative than the blue leg.  The blue leg seems to be a better cleaner.
Title: Re: where to get a clean up crew
Post by: claude on July 27, 2006, 09:13:43 PM
Hi, you should check out aquariacanada.com...he has very good prices, I don't think he has any hermits though, or you can PM ray or redbelly on this site and see what they available...I'm new to this hobby too and so far I have only purchased from these people and everything is great../
Title: Re: where to get a clean up crew
Post by: ToX on July 27, 2006, 09:16:30 PM
1. Aquariacanada
2. MarineScape
3. Big Al's
4. Ray

no particular order

those are the places I know
Title: Re: where to get a clean up crew
Post by: mseguin on July 27, 2006, 10:55:43 PM
Lots of crabs and snails right now at BA Innes.
Title: Re: where to get a clean up crew
Post by: murgus on July 27, 2006, 11:14:00 PM
Quote from: mseguin on July 27, 2006, 10:55:43 PM
Lots of crabs and snails right now at BA Innes.

Any idea on price Matt?

Thanks,
Andrew
Title: Re: where to get a clean up crew
Post by: mseguin on July 27, 2006, 11:28:49 PM
Depends what kind, most snails are 2.99, blue leg hermits are 1.49 (I think), red legs are more, halloween are 14.99.
Title: Re: where to get a clean up crew
Post by: murgus on July 27, 2006, 11:41:38 PM
Quote from: mseguin on July 27, 2006, 11:28:49 PM
Depends what kind, most snails are 2.99, blue leg hermits are 1.49 (I think), red legs are more, halloween are 14.99.

Thanks!
Title: Re: where to get a clean up crew
Post by: murgus on July 28, 2006, 11:15:29 AM
Quote from: mseguin on July 27, 2006, 11:28:49 PM
Depends what kind, most snails are 2.99, blue leg hermits are 1.49 (I think), red legs are more, halloween are 14.99.

Does the OVAS member discount of 15% apply to livestock?

Thanks,
Andrew
Title: Re: where to get a clean up crew
Post by: mseguin on July 28, 2006, 11:24:07 AM
It sure does
Title: Re: where to get a clean up crew
Post by: ToX on July 28, 2006, 11:51:19 AM
snails were 1$ each last time I checked at aquaria canada
Title: Re: where to get a clean up crew
Post by: murgus on July 30, 2006, 10:28:29 PM
Quote from: ToX on July 28, 2006, 11:51:19 AM
snails were 1$ each last time I checked at aquaria canada

Thanks - any idea what one would expect to pay for blue-legged (or red-legged) hermits?  Any one have a couple that would be willing to part with?

Thanks,
Andrew
Title: Re: where to get a clean up crew
Post by: Julie on July 31, 2006, 07:44:27 AM
Hi Andrew, drop a pm to Ray - he's going to be doing an order soon I believe.
Title: Re: where to get a clean up crew
Post by: az on July 31, 2006, 02:06:03 PM
i dont know why red legs cost three times more than blue legs.......suppliers sell them for the same price, red legs dont clean as much either!

Title: Re: where to get a clean up crew
Post by: murgus on July 31, 2006, 02:22:31 PM
Quote from: az on July 31, 2006, 02:06:03 PM
i dont know why red legs cost three times more than blue legs.......suppliers sell them for the same price, red legs dont clean as much either!

Ya really!

Got any spare guys running around az?  Hermits seem to be in short supply...

Thanks,
Andrew
Title: Re: where to get a clean up crew
Post by: kennyman on July 31, 2006, 02:46:26 PM
I got blues legs because I read that they are less agressive then redlegs and dont grow as big but I dont know if thats true or not. They are a very common item and  probebly  come in every week or two.

If your lucky Matt will be working and you wont get any empty shells ;)
Title: Re: where to get a clean up crew
Post by: az on July 31, 2006, 03:13:56 PM
no spares at the moment, my 6 line wrasse killed a few!
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