My cleaners aren't working
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reefer171 - Posts: 52
- Joined: Mon Jan 23, 2017 2:53 pm
My cleaners aren't working
I've got a few each of hermit crabs, snails, and shrimp but they aren't cleaning the algae up very well. Is there any particular reason for this? I thought having a cleaning crew would prevent algae? They don't seem sick, I wouldn't say they're inactive, it's just like they're being lazy when it comes to feeding?
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kate_kuhli - Posts: 268
- Joined: Fri Jul 29, 2016 2:04 am
- Location: Florida
Re: My cleaners aren't working
It sounds as if it might be too big of a load for them. For now I'd help them out a bit by gently scrubbing the algae off of anything that's easily accessible and then the cleaners can take care of the places that are less easy for you to reach.
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nea7 - Posts: 53
- Joined: Mon Sep 19, 2016 1:38 am
Re: My cleaners aren't working
Cleaners don't really completely substitute good old fashioned cleaning by hand
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blenny - Posts: 74
- Joined: Fri Aug 26, 2016 7:08 pm
Re: My cleaners aren't working
Is the tank new? Because it could have some algae blooms being new but once it's older and balanced out this won't be a problem and the cleaners won't have their work cut out for them!