Quick Stats
Easy |
Temperament
Peaceful (may vary slightly with species) |
Color Form
Mixed (Shell colors range from dark green, brown, to vibrant red and white) |
Diet
Omnivore/Detritivore |
Reef Compatible
Yes |
sg 1.023-1.025, 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4 |
Max. Size
Margarita Snails: ~1 inch Red-Legged Hermit Crabs: ~1-1.5 inches Large Nassarius Snails: ~1 inch Emerald Crab: ~2 inches |
Family
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Minimum Tank Size
30 gallons |
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Description
The Freebie Bundle offers an ideal mix of beneficial invertebrates for maintaining a clean and healthy reef aquarium. Here’s what each species adds to your tank:
Margarita Snails: These algae grazers are essential for keeping tank surfaces clear of algae buildup, particularly on rocks and glass.
Red-Legged Hermit Crabs: Known for their vibrant red color, these hermits are small but effective scavengers that help control algae and consume leftover food in the substrate.
Large Nassarius Snails: These snails are excellent sand sifters. They bury themselves in the sand bed and emerge at feeding time, helping aerate the substrate and control detritus.
Emerald Crab: The single Emerald Crab is a versatile addition, known for its appetite for bubble algae and other small algae forms. It can also scavenge for detritus and food scraps.
This balanced pack works together to reduce algae, detritus, and other debris, making it an efficient cleanup crew for a moderately sized aquarium.