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    Posted: April 30 2009 at 1:17pm
I've just set up an established 37gal FOWLR, what kind of cleaning crew do I need. Current occupants:
1 black damsel
1 yellow tang
1 yellow eyed tang
1 foxface
1 green chromis
The yellow tang seems to be the most "bossy" but everyone seems to get along. Black damsel leaves everyone alone as far as I can tell. Are corals going to be ok with those fish? I've heard the foxface isn't the most reefsafe, what do you guys think? Open for suggestions
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I would go get a standard clean up crew, they usually have packages at the store according to your tank size. I prefer the sand sifting star or cucumber, because I think serpent stars are the creepiest thing out there. I avoid the emerald crabs (cant even tell you how many problems we have had with crabs). Then the usual hermit crabs and snails.
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For cleanup crew I like Blue Leg, Red Leg, or Scarlet Hermit crabs, Astrea Snails and Nerite Snails.  I don't suggest the sand sifting stars in a tank as small as yours as they will surely starve to death quickly.  I DO suggest Serpent or Brittle Stars because they creepy and cool.Wink
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I agree with Will. Astreas, nerites, blue-leg or scarlet hermits and I would do without the sand sifting star and cucumber in that small and new of a tank.
 
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Since everyone else answered the cleanupi crew question. I will respond to the Foxface question.  I had a foxface for about 2 years with no problems besides being picked on by my yellow tang.  Like most "reefsafe" fish, it can be hit or miss if they will snack on your corals.  However I think with the fish selection you have you should be fine adding corals to your tank.  What kind of lighting do you have?
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Ive had foxface in the past and they were reef safe, but like chk4tix said its hit and miss. I love them though! 
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