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boots 04-13-2013 07:05 PM

Out brake of small brittle stars
 
Hi everyone.
I have a boatload of small brittle stars in my tank that don't
Seem to get any bigger than a dime. Are they going to be a
Problem and if so how do I ride my tank of them.

ckmullin 04-13-2013 07:07 PM

you like to cook turkey? a 2nd turkey baster works quite well.

boots 04-13-2013 07:11 PM

Are you meaning sucking them out with a turky baster.
All I can see of them is their legs. Will it suck them from the rock?

ckmullin 04-13-2013 07:14 PM

worth a shot...had worked for me when i wanted to move a couple.

Proteus 04-13-2013 07:36 PM

Over feeding?

hillegom 04-13-2013 07:40 PM

+1
They will wax and wane with the availability of food

Son Of Skyline 04-13-2013 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hillegom (Post 811404)
+1
They will wax and wane with the availability of food

+2

Their numbers will reduce over time if you start feeding less. Don't try to manually remove them. You'll only add stress to your life.

Son Of Skyline 04-13-2013 08:31 PM

Oh and they are harmless. In fact these little stars make up almost all of my cleanup crew.


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