Clean Up Crew

[Charlesr1958]

In the hopes that this will help new hobbyists or newly established aquariums think of all animals as members of the "clean up crew", I put this together, which is still a work in progress and will be expanding it very soon.

Your Reef Aquarium Clean Up Crew

Chuck

 

[vorlx]

Nice compilation. Should prove helpful. What might be more helpful IMO would be that same type of compilation into a thread that could be stickied onto the forum rather than having to branch off to another site. I understand that it's your site and you are just sharing information so it is what it is.

Thanks for the info.

 

[Reefscape]

We already have a cleanup crew sticky found here..may be add to that???

http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=84749

Niko

 

[dilbert]

Just a question on compatibility.

There has come worm with our live rock, presumably a Phascolosoma sp. or peanut worm.

Is this worm safe with all the usual members of a clean crew or are there some who would prey on them?

 

[Reefscape]

They are usually fine in my opinion...

 

[Digital]

So far, the read is very insightful and full of knowledge. But I must comment on one thing totally taking me away from the content. That is the background. Being a web / graphic designer, I do this everyday. Certain backgrounds will totally take a person away from the content. As with your background, I see what you are trying to do, but it's just not happening. You want a gradient for the background. I'm sure you're running a lower resolution than me (1600x1200 here at home) and most are. But when making a page, do think of those who may not have what you have and are visiting your page.

I'd just make it a simple color, something easy on the eyes. For the time being, then test some ideas on a beta page until you get it just right.

Just a little helpful feedback, love the page though! Keep going!

 

[Charlesr1958]

That group of worms is quite beneficial as a detritus / food particle feeder. It should have no impact on other members of your clean up crew.

Chuck

 

[dilbert]

And the others won't have any impact on that worm either, I presume.

 

[Reefscape]

And the others won't have any impact on that worm either, I presume.

No, all are fine together mate...

 

[Grins]

I'd modify the brittlestar info to include a warning on the green brittle star. I also believe that some asternias are coral eaters, and while that may not be the majority it is a point worthy of noting for those in a reef tank. And the peanut worms are very worthy of a mention in the hitchiker worms.