The value of a conch!

[TomD]

In 12 years of reefing I've never owned a conch. After my tank cycled I started to get your normal algae bloom with some diatoms and a tiny bit of diatom bubble algae slime on the sand. Well 2 days with a conch and my sand is pure white and no algae to be found. What a job!

Where I have never owned one if the tank stays relatively algae free as I plan on adding a good skimmer will it have enough to eat?

 

[Spudsly]

The problem, in my experience, is that they randomly go dormant for up to a week at a time so it's pretty inconsistent.

 

[Chris A.]

I give mine norry every week on a rock just to make sure he has enough

 

[s_kelley]

Had ones years ago was a very cool addition to my clean up crew

 

[Bendint]

I want to get one eventually


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[tmanmtb]

I have to say I was a bit weary about it at first but my conch has been a great addition to my tank really does a tiptop job keeping the sand clean.

 

[TomD]

Chris - Thank thank you that is exactly what I was looking for. There is absolutely no algae in the tank. If I put Nori on a clip do they go up the glass or do you clip it near the bottom?

 

[Chris A.]

Put it low enough for him to get at it, they can lift themselves against the glass and rocks but not climb

 

[Bendint]

Where do you guys get them haven't seen them I a while at lfs anyone have one for sale...jw


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[TomD]

I got mine at Jays. Possibly the best creature for an after cycle algae bloom I have ever seen because I didn't have one!

 

[Chris A.]

Where do you guys get them haven't seen them I a while at lfs anyone have one for sale...jw


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Lovely pets has some

 

[Bendint]

Really do u know how much


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[Chris A.]

Around $10

 

[Bendint]

Nice gonna grab one


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