JOSH.. 10 yrs in hobby & 18 yrs in video production, and this is THE BEST invert video I've ever seen. The variety, the excellent delivery of detailed info, and the format of you with all of them there in hand.. makes a big difference. Thnx!
@@WorldWideCorals Awesome video! I would like to see something like this but for fish. Maybe a series where you talk about different types of fish(gobies, tangs, clowns, etc) and then talk about the different variations of each type of fish and their compatibility.
Josh, every LFS salesperson should be required to watch this video. This is by far one of your BEST informative and educational video you’ve made. Thank You! Cheer the beard!
I loved keeping salt water aquariums. The corals were so much fun to watch grow. After a decade or so I broke everything down. It became so much work and a chore. If I did it again simplicity would be the goal. Mad respect for those that stick with it.
Man , today Ive came across ur channel and i must admit I learned more from 2 videos ( so far) then last month watching marnie stuff for beginners. SUB forever and i keep watching . Great job , great video and quality top notch .
Thanks I’ve been out of the hobby for 10 years and trying to freshen up on my knowledge. I think my 5 foot is 90 is just about cycled. No need for inverts yet but good to know.
Just an awesome informative video Josh. Thank you for taking the time to go through and explain each invert. We sometimes take advantage how important the roles inverts play in our tanks and you have made an awesome video to show that importance.
That blue legged hermit time lapse was all that I needed see for me to go out and pick up a batch to strengthen my CUC. I seemed to have stopped doing hermits for the last 10 years or so on all my systems because many have suggested that they just don't eat algae and are only scavengers...not sure how I developed this thinking, but am excited to see them get to work on my latest build.
I feel large turbos (1.5"+) tend to live a long time but anything smaller usually dies. However they need a good amount of algae so adding too many can definitely kill them by starvation.. Clear sign they are hungry is when their out during the day looking for algae - which means you feed algae or find them a new home. Something i did recently finding 8 of my golf ball size turbos new homes. I treat them just like my other pets, they need full bellies😊
Had an outbreak of asterena stars. When there is a lot it sucks. I Have a few now and I actually love it. They are actually very good clean up crew. Just not very good to look at when they cover everything
Not Josh here, but if it is really bad, nothing will eat hair algae more than a sea hare. Just make sure that the algae problem is really bad since they need a lot of algae!!!
Well, time to start trying all suggestions. 1 year into a 20 gallon tank. Hair algae has been a constant battle. Unfortunately 20 gallon is way too small for any tangs. Lots of snail and hermits on order as well as a blenny. If this does not solve the issue I don't know what will.. Running GFO, Carbon, and weekly 40% water changes....... ughhhhhh.
Great video, but the biggest misconception is that asterinas are pests. While they can go after a coral they are easily managed by removing the offenders from the tank or just moving them away. You will have one of the best cleanup crew possible if you leave them in the tank and your rock will look pristine and brand new.
They do eat a good amount of film algae, but it might be that one day where you find your favorite sps frag missing half of its tissue. We think it is risky, and worth just removing them. Thanks for watching!
What bioload of blue legged hermit crabs would you strive for in lets say a 40g display? Your examples show the floor littered with them, would that number (50+) be good for a tank?
😂 Saw this video this morning. Just walked into the office at work and noticed a sea anemone with a crab underneath in our reef tank. And thought that looks very familiar 15:40
Porcelain crabs/anemone crabs love their nems!!! It's funny when you try to put your finger near the nem and the crab gets angry and tries to defend it 🤣😂🤣
@@WorldWideCorals would tuxedo urchins do the same thing? I have a tuxedo urchin for my 200 gallon, but not sure if I should also add a pincushion as well.
Best time to add a CUC? Finished a one month cycle and added 2 clownfish last week in a 35.2 waterbox. I don’t see algae growth but I just ordered a cuc. I’m thinking of delaying the order because I don’t see algae yet. Thoughts?
Definitely not harmless. They eat film algae for the most part, but I have seen them decimate stylos and pocilloporas. Get rid of them as soon as you see them.
They are actually one of the best tank cleaners. If any go for a coral, move them away or just remove those. Any issues are easily managed this way and you now have one of the best detritus removers and tank cleaners and your rock will look pristine like brand new.
What do you guys think I should add in my 20 gallon. I already have 10 red leg hermit crabs. one emerald crab and a pair of pink skunk clownfish. Thank you guys
I had the sexy shrimp in my pico tank absolutely massacre my croc scoly. They didnt have a nem or mushroom to live in and tried to make other corals work
Oh no , the sea hare wasn't included ! Its the most voracious algae eater ever and will die if there are no algae left in the tank . You could show it in real time like you did with the algae infested frag plug .
Totally true! They are the best, but as you said, they will starve if there is not enough. We did not have one at the time of this video unfortunately ☹
Yea a proper clean up crew makes the difference....ppl balk at spending a few hundred on CUC but its probably one of the best livestock investments you can make
JOSH.. 10 yrs in hobby & 18 yrs in video production, and this is THE BEST invert video I've ever seen. The variety, the excellent delivery of detailed info, and the format of you with all of them there in hand.. makes a big difference. Thnx!
We wanted to give the visuals and examples so that the messages stick better. Glad you liked this format!!! Thanks for watching!
@@WorldWideCorals Awesome video! I would like to see something like this but for fish. Maybe a series where you talk about different types of fish(gobies, tangs, clowns, etc) and then talk about the different variations of each type of fish and their compatibility.
Josh, every LFS salesperson should be required to watch this video. This is by far one of your BEST informative and educational video you’ve made.
Thank You! Cheer the beard!
I loved keeping salt water aquariums. The corals were so much fun to watch grow. After a decade or so I broke everything down. It became so much work and a chore. If I did it again simplicity would be the goal. Mad respect for those that stick with it.
the blue leg timelapse was awesome.
Nothing beats the visual of them in action! Can't deny that!
That beard game is on point! 🫡
100% That's serious dedication!!!😯
Man , today Ive came across ur channel and i must admit I learned more from 2 videos ( so far) then last month watching marnie stuff for beginners. SUB forever and i keep watching . Great job , great video and quality top notch .
Thank you for checking us out!! So happy the videos have been able to help
What about the banded coral shrimp?
Thanks I’ve been out of the hobby for 10 years and trying to freshen up on my knowledge. I think my 5 foot is 90 is just about cycled. No need for inverts yet but good to know.
Just an awesome informative video Josh. Thank you for taking the time to go through and explain each invert. We sometimes take advantage how important the roles inverts play in our tanks and you have made an awesome video to show that importance.
Thank you for appreciating the knowledge and also for watching!!!
Excellent!
Great, wide selection of species, very specific and experienced base use cases and the algae example was very well done.
Great content.
Thank you for watching. Showing the inverts as they are being discussed make it easier to digest the info!
That blue legged hermit time lapse was all that I needed see for me to go out and pick up a batch to strengthen my CUC. I seemed to have stopped doing hermits for the last 10 years or so on all my systems because many have suggested that they just don't eat algae and are only scavengers...not sure how I developed this thinking, but am excited to see them get to work on my latest build.
The proof is in the pudding my friend. You've seen it with your own eyes. Blue legs are the kings of CUCs!!!!
I feel large turbos (1.5"+) tend to live a long time but anything smaller usually dies. However they need a good amount of algae so adding too many can definitely kill them by starvation.. Clear sign they are hungry is when their out during the day looking for algae - which means you feed algae or find them a new home. Something i did recently finding 8 of my golf ball size turbos new homes. I treat them just like my other pets, they need full bellies😊
This was an awesome breakdown. Super informative and fun! Thanks Josh!
Thanks for watching! I will pass the message along 😁
great information Josh, hope to see you at Palooza New Jersey, LOL , I already have my Diamond pass.
Thank you and I will let Josh know.
I’m use to construction noise, good video need to up my cuc.Thank you .
The CUC is super underrated unfortunately.
Had an outbreak of asterena stars. When there is a lot it sucks. I Have a few now and I actually love it. They are actually very good clean up crew. Just not very good to look at when they cover everything
I was told they eat zoa polyps and other coral I have a mated pair of Harlingen shrimp to keep them at bay.
Just keep the numbers in check because they do eat coral.
Josh, which is the best for hair algae? Have a little bit growing
Not Josh here, but if it is really bad, nothing will eat hair algae more than a sea hare. Just make sure that the algae problem is really bad since they need a lot of algae!!!
Josh, great detail in explaining how inverts play an important role in the eco system and the type of food they eat and require.
Josh did a great Job with this one.
Well, time to start trying all suggestions. 1 year into a 20 gallon tank. Hair algae has been a constant battle. Unfortunately 20 gallon is way too small for any tangs. Lots of snail and hermits on order as well as a blenny. If this does not solve the issue I don't know what will.. Running GFO, Carbon, and weekly 40% water changes....... ughhhhhh.
What are your nitrate and phosphate parameters? Can't go wrong with mexican turbos. They work very quickly. Great bang for the buck!
Great video Josh!!!
Much appreciated. Thanks for watching!
Excellent video guys 👍
Much appreciated my friend! Thanks for watching.
Great video, but the biggest misconception is that asterinas are pests. While they can go after a coral they are easily managed by removing the offenders from the tank or just moving them away. You will have one of the best cleanup crew possible if you leave them in the tank and your rock will look pristine and brand new.
They do eat a good amount of film algae, but it might be that one day where you find your favorite sps frag missing half of its tissue. We think it is risky, and worth just removing them. Thanks for watching!
What bioload of blue legged hermit crabs would you strive for in lets say a 40g display? Your examples show the floor littered with them, would that number (50+) be good for a tank?
1 per gallon should due in a normal scenario.
emerald crabs might eat a zoa or two. i had to get rid if mine because of that reason.
Found this video while trying to catch my emeralds. Came upon one last night with a zoa in its claws.
Love your guys stuff though keep making more vids!! 🎉
Thank you so much!
😂 Saw this video this morning. Just walked into the office at work and noticed a sea anemone with a crab underneath in our reef tank. And thought that looks very familiar 15:40
Porcelain crabs/anemone crabs love their nems!!! It's funny when you try to put your finger near the nem and the crab gets angry and tries to defend it 🤣😂🤣
I bought 2 blue legged hermits 2 weeks after starting my tank their both still alive and going to be about 3 years old soon
That's awesome! 🦀
hey
general question what had work best to keep the glass out the brown algae from the glass ?
How do you quarantine inverts?
Stomatella snails is the best like mini abalone hide in the day eat at night are super fast and easy to breed
They are underrated little guys, It is a shame some people think of them as pest
Is there a good invert that will eat lettuce algae (ulva)?
Best bet would be pincushion urchins. If your tank is large enough, tangs would be the way to go. They love ulva!!!
@@WorldWideCorals would tuxedo urchins do the same thing? I have a tuxedo urchin for my 200 gallon, but not sure if I should also add a pincushion as well.
@@fishstix1988 Pincushions seem to be much more veracious eaters than the tuxedos.
Best time to add a CUC? Finished a one month cycle and added 2 clownfish last week in a 35.2 waterbox. I don’t see algae growth but I just ordered a cuc. I’m thinking of delaying the order because I don’t see algae yet. Thoughts?
Try avoiding adding the CUC until you have some film algae growth on the rock and/or glass. You do not want them to starve from adding them too early.
👍 very informative! Thanks
Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching!
Do you know if bumble bee snails will go after maxima clams?
Getting ready to set up a reef tank when is the best time get my clean up crew for the tank 32g
Near the end of the cycle and once you start to ghost feed you can introduce inverts.
@WorldWideCorals ok cool thank you
DANNGGG!!!!! I ALWAYS THOUGHT THOSE NUISANCE STARFISH WERE HARMLESS
Majority are some will eat corals though.
Great video
Definitely not harmless. They eat film algae for the most part, but I have seen them decimate stylos and pocilloporas. Get rid of them as soon as you see them.
@@WorldWideCorals COPY THAT!!!!!
They are actually one of the best tank cleaners. If any go for a coral, move them away or just remove those. Any issues are easily managed this way and you now have one of the best detritus removers and tank cleaners and your rock will look pristine like brand new.
Really cool video
Thank you!
valuable info, Thanks man !
Awesome vid I am pretty new to reef tanks that what I needed to hear
Glad to hear that you enjoyed the content! Thanks for watching.
apart from emerald crab - do the hermit crab or other crab eat bubble algae or long hair algae
Blue leg can go after hair but you would need a good amount of them.
Josh that beard is looking epic bro!
I feel like I'm slacking on the beard game. I gotta step it up to his level!!! LOL
@@WorldWideCorals don't talk about it, be about it lol
Very well done!
Thank you
My husband has beard envy with this guy 😂😂 some great beard products to help him grow this would be great 😅😂
Reef master Josh
You know it!
What do you guys think I should add in my 20 gallon. I already have 10 red leg hermit crabs. one emerald crab and a pair of pink skunk clownfish. Thank you guys
Hey we would call those snails pyramid shaped, cone snails, the venomous ones are comical, as well as many other snails but not astreas
Trochus snails will eat algae that other snails won't, like crysophytes!
💪💪
Any info on cerith snails
Great all around clean up crew member!
Mexican Turbo, astrea and Blue legs=power team!
For sure!
I fed dead fish from one fish tank to my nasarius snails and blue leg hermit crabs.
Food is food in their eyes!
why don't you like asterinas josh? :D
That price point for sure
@@WorldWideCorals sorry i meant asterina starfish, why do you see them as a pest?
I had the sexy shrimp in my pico tank absolutely massacre my croc scoly. They didnt have a nem or mushroom to live in and tried to make other corals work
Each invert does have its own care, We are happy that we can do this video to help with that for everyone.
did someone saw "the last man on earth"??? hahahaha nice video, tks from Brazil.
How much for all of them in that one bucket?
I'd say around 150$. The skunk shrimp by itself is 40$
This is a great video
7:24 we call em Booger snails
Am I trippen or did he not go over the different Starfish in the bucket?
He talks about the star
Someone give this guy an energy drink
Did you want a shorter video? 😢
Oh no , the sea hare wasn't included ! Its the most voracious algae eater ever and will die if there are no algae left in the tank . You could show it in real time like you did with the algae infested frag plug .
Totally true! They are the best, but as you said, they will starve if there is not enough. We did not have one at the time of this video unfortunately ☹
Josh is such a goat
Yes he is
He said blunt.
😎😎
I feel that cut on his thumb, yikes
Can I have some corals please 🥲❤️
Have you checked out our site?
Yea a proper clean up crew makes the difference....ppl balk at spending a few hundred on CUC but its probably one of the best livestock investments you can make
It makes a world of difference for sure.
Doesn't that cut on your thumb hate every minute of the salt water?