Sump janitors?

MikeP · #1 07-07-2007, 04:03 AM

I have a sandbed in my sump. Other than a large hermit and some snails there is nothing else in there to maintain it. What else is good to have in there? I would also like something to keep the sandbed clean.

Thanks

Der_Iron_Chef · #2 07-07-2007, 04:09 AM

Hey Mike, how big is your sump?

Chowder · #3 07-07-2007, 04:53 AM

I would put some nassarius snails or strawberry conchs. I believe a tigertail cucumber would work also.

andresont · #4 07-07-2007, 05:21 AM

I used to have a green brittle sea star very hardy and will eat all the crap… woops I mean detritus.
Tiger cucumber might be ok if you 100% sure he will stay away from intakes

MikeP · #5 07-07-2007, 05:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Der_Iron_Chef

Hey Mike, how big is your sump?

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PS I sent you a couple PM's about that tang. Did you get them?

MikeP · #6 07-07-2007, 05:31 AM

Would a green brittle star be ok in that amount of space with other 'sump' mates? I have heard they can be aggressive.