[reefworm]

ready to add the snails - no other creatures in the tank yet, but a fair amount of detritus and some hair algae, etc. from the live rock. At this time planning on cerith, nassarius and trochus. When a given number of snails per gallon is recommended, does that assume only that snail is being added, or should the #'s be modified if others are being added as well? I'm thinking the former, since the species each target different nutrient sources, yes?

Fish will be added fairly soon, but I'd like the snails to deal with the junk a bit first. As it clears up they'll be fed with the fish.

Plans are
Trochus = 5; cerith and nassarius = 25 each

too many or about right?

thanks!
-rw