Glossary

Cleanup crew (CUC)

Snails, crabs, urchins, and shrimp added to graze algae and detritus.

Common ratio: 1 snail per gallon (Astrea, Nerite, Cerith mix), a few hermits, 1 cleaner shrimp per 30 gal. Avoid sand-sifting starfish in tanks under 100 gal — they starve.

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