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02/06/2013, 06:23 AM
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Location: Plantation, FL
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Sump/brittle star question
I have a 75g DT with a 20g long sump which is split into skimmer section, pump section, 5" sand bed with chaeto algae.
I am reading the book "The Conscientious Marine Aquarist:..." by Robert M. Fenner. In this book he suggests putting a brittle star into the DSB portion of the sump to eat the detritus and turn the sand to prevent hydrogen build up. Is this a good idea? your thoughts would be appreciated.
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02/06/2013, 07:44 AM
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IMHO, the best place for a brittle star (especially a green BS) is the sump. Left to fend for themslves in your main system they will find your sleeping fish a quite tasty snack.
On the other hand, serpant stars seem to do quite nicely in the DT
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