Where to get Snails, Crabs and More?

[DrCooper]

Hello Hello,
So I wanna beef up my clean up crew in time and wanted everyones advice. I really love the inverts and would like to add as much variety as possible. I have 4 mexican red leg hermits and 8 turbo snails.
I would love a coral banded shrimp, some cool crabs and even some sexy shrimp. Anyone have any advice ?
possibly a star?
Where is best place to get these guys and what you all think?

Matt

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

Best place is right here. Check with the vendors ETC!

 

[Aqua Pro Builder]

coral banded is a bad idea, it will eventually take out your smaller shrimps and fish.
I have snails, cleaner, fire, peppermint (sexy and harly sold out)shrimps and stars check my forum such as this

 

[basiab]

It is difficult to help without some basic info. What size tank, what is in it now etc.
If you are not set up yet you have a cycle to go through. A clean up crew will starve in a brand new set up or die from unstable conditions. So be patient and do this one step at a time.

 

[DrCooper]

Of course it has cycled and tons of growth for them to eat. Its a 28 gallon JBJ nano woth some soft corals and tons of LR, check my thread for more
Matt

 

[georgelc86]

Coop I would wait a few more days before you stock up again. You gotta give you tank time to adjust to the new additions.

 

[DrCooper]

oh yea im waiting a bit for sure, just wanna go to good spot when ready

 

[masterswimmer]

We've got a very diverse selection at House of Fish. We can also deliver to GCS or downtown if you'd like.

swimmer

 

[DrCooper]

I need to see what I am buying before I buy it, pics or something. Also what exactly do you guys have?

 

[masterswimmer]

nassarius snails
cerith snails
turbo snails (astraea's)
blue leg hermits
peppermint shrimp
skunk cleaner shrimp
fromia (sp) starfish
linckia starfish
tigertail cucumbers
heart urchins
halloween urchins

and more..............

 

[nanchil]

I know it is better to see before you buy... But fyi...

at House Of Fish, quality comes first....

I need to see what I am buying before I buy it, pics or something. Also what exactly do you guys have?

 

[masterswimmer]

I know it is better to see before you buy... But fyi...

at House Of Fish, quality comes first....

Thanks S. :hug:

 

[DrCooper]

Thanks guys, I certainly be in touch when time comes!
I appreciate all the help as always

Matt

 

[e.muehlbauer]

Its always good to see before you buy with corals, clams, and fish. But for cleanup crews, face it, snails are snails...all small hermits look alike. So there is no harm in getting these guys shipped to you sight unseen. All reputable vendors will back up DOA's, certainly the vendor's on MR. The only caveat is that snails received in shipping should be very carefully and slowly acclimated...same goes for Linckia stars.