best snail opinions??

[masterfuji01]

I have a 30 gallon tank wiht a 175 watt halide over the top of it....what does everyone think is the best snail specis to take care of general algae control?

And has anyone believe that Hermits are also worthwile??

[CrystalAZ]

If you search for hermits, you'll see a lot of different opinions. Some people love them and some people have really bad experiences with them.

Most seem to agree that the scarlet hermits are the most "reef-safe" choice.

I've been doing a lot of research on a clean-up crew too, because my tank will be delivered in the next week or so.

The critters that everyone seems to like are: fighting conch, cerith snails, nassarius snails, and stomatella/margarita snails. If anyone has any other recommendations, I'd love to hear them.

Some also have emerald crabs, but there are stories on here about them causing damage, so I don't think I'll be getting one.

I may get a small number of scarlet hermits (and make sure to put extra shells in for them).

Do a search on RC for "clean up crew" and you'll find a lot of opinions!

Good luck,

Crystal

[jcigars]

Try this kind they work great just hard to find.;)

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/24267Funny_Looking_Snail.gif