Simple saltwater cleaner?

[khisanthax]

I was just wondering if there was a simple marine animal that could clean the bottom of a tank that I have. The specific gravity is about 1.022. I don't know if there's a type of snail or something simple that would be able to clean the bottom of a tank that I'm keeping. it's a small 5.5 gallon tank that I'm using to breed brine shrimp. Any suggestions?

 

[Lotus]

Most of the snails sold should be fine. An astrea or cerith snail would work. Make sure you drip acclimate the snail for a couple of hours before adding to the tank, because it takes them a while to process a change in salinity.

 

[zoalover34]

Yea the 2 lotus suggested would be best.. What are you breeding the brine shrimp for? Feeders for something?

 

[khisanthax]

yeah, they're being rised for feeders. But my goal is to get an adult hatching culture full size and self replenishing ...

Saltwater drip acclimation?

 

[Lotus]

There's an acclimation guide here: Acclimation Procedure for Aquatic Life: Welcoming Home New Arrivals

(see the Drip Acclimation guide section)