{"product_id":"large-invert-pack","title":"Large Invert Pack","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eLarge Invert Pack\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake your reef cleanup crew to the next level with our \u003cstrong\u003eLarge Invert Pack\u003c\/strong\u003e, a diverse combination of hardworking reef invertebrates selected to help manage algae, detritus, leftover food, and organic buildup throughout the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis larger cleanup crew combines \u003cstrong\u003e1 Fighting Conch, 1 Peppermint Shrimp, 6 Turbo Snails, 30 Blue Leg Hermit Crabs, 1 Pithos Crab, and 2 Emerald Crabs\u003c\/strong\u003e. Each species occupies a different niche within the aquarium, creating a more diverse cleanup crew that can work across the sand bed, rockwork, and hard surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1× Fighting Conch\u003c\/strong\u003e — Active sand-bed grazer that searches through the substrate for algae, detritus, and leftover food.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1× Peppermint Shrimp\u003c\/strong\u003e — Peaceful scavenger that feeds on leftover food and organic material and may help control Aiptasia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6× Turbo Snails\u003c\/strong\u003e — Powerful algae grazers that work across rockwork, glass, and other hard surfaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e30× Blue Leg Hermit Crabs\u003c\/strong\u003e — Small, active scavengers that forage through rockwork and substrate for algae and detritus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1× Pithos Crab\u003c\/strong\u003e — Active algae-grazing crab that helps work through nuisance algae growing around the rockwork.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2× Emerald Crabs\u003c\/strong\u003e — Opportunistic algae grazers known for picking through rockwork and consuming a variety of algae.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Established marine and reef aquariums\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally peaceful, with individual behavior varying\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural algae, detritus, leftover food, and supplemental foods as needed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA mature aquarium with established algae growth and natural food sources will provide much of the nutrition needed by this cleanup crew. However, supplemental feeding may be necessary as the aquarium becomes cleaner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlacement \u0026amp; Cleanup Activity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe strength of the Large Invert Pack is its \u003cstrong\u003evariety of feeding habits and preferred areas\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFighting Conch\u003c\/strong\u003e concentrates on the sand bed, while the \u003cstrong\u003eTurbo Snails\u003c\/strong\u003e focus heavily on algae-covered hard surfaces. \u003cstrong\u003eBlue Leg Hermits\u003c\/strong\u003e actively pick through rockwork and substrate, while the \u003cstrong\u003ePithos Crab and Emerald Crabs\u003c\/strong\u003e provide additional algae-grazing activity throughout the aquascape. The \u003cstrong\u003ePeppermint Shrimp\u003c\/strong\u003e adds scavenging activity and may help with Aiptasia control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide stable rockwork and plenty of hiding spaces throughout the aquarium. Because hermits and crabs are opportunistic scavengers, maintaining adequate food availability is important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the Blue Leg Hermits, we also recommend providing \u003cstrong\u003ea selection of empty marine snail shells\u003c\/strong\u003e in different sizes. This gives growing hermits alternatives when they need to move into a larger shell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA healthy, established reef should provide plenty of natural grazing opportunities, but a cleanup crew this size should not be expected to survive solely on nuisance algae.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplement with foods such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNori and dried marine algae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlgae wafers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSinking herbivore pellets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrozen marine foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall amounts of meaty foods for omnivorous scavengers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed according to the aquarium's natural food availability. The goal is to maintain a healthy cleanup crew without creating unnecessary nutrient accumulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCleanup-crew animals are \u003cstrong\u003enatural grazers and scavengers, not a replacement for proper aquarium maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e. Good nutrient control, regular water changes, appropriate feeding, and adequate filtration remain important for long-term algae management.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeppermint Shrimp can help with Aiptasia, but \u003cstrong\u003eindividual shrimp vary and not every specimen will actively consume Aiptasia\u003c\/strong\u003e. Likewise, Emerald Crabs and Pithos Crabs are opportunistic feeders, so adequate food and appropriate stocking are important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Large Invert Pack is an excellent way to establish a diverse, hardworking cleanup crew in a reef aquarium. With dedicated sand-bed grazers, powerful algae-eating snails, active hermits, algae-grazing crabs, and a Peppermint Shrimp, this pack provides broad coverage across the aquarium while adding plenty of interesting natural behavior.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePack Value\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndividual Value: $132.00\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge Invert Pack: $64.99\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou Save $67.01 — over 50% off the individual retail value.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Island Reef Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48662638592194,"sku":null,"price":64.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/3354\/5666\/files\/Large_saltwater_reef_aquarium_clean_up_crew_invert_pack_with_snails_hermit_crabs_conch_shrimp_and_algae_eating_crabs.png?v=1789423094","url":"https:\/\/islandreefaquatics.com\/products\/large-invert-pack","provider":"Island Reef Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}