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So, what is this clean up crew (CUC) everyone speaks of?



These inverts are the janitors and maids of the reefing world. They work hard, and their only reward is to be eaten by another CUC member, or to starve to death. Quite the life cycle these guys live. We all need these guys' help in our tanks, as we ...

How many of you out there have ever sat in front of your tank and sighed, remembering how exciting the hobby was when you got your first tank set up? Recalling the hours you spent staring in wonder at the infinte diversity you poured your heart and soul into building into your reef. The countless water changes performed, the meticulous testing you did and redid hoping that stubborn nitrate test wouldn't turn red. Even something a simple as seeing your first limpet stuck to the glass and thinking to yourself, where did that come from, or better yet, is he a "Good Guy" or a "Bad Guy". ...

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