cuc in your sump ???

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cuc in your sump ???

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ok guys do any of you keep snails and or hermits in you sumps ??
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I do not, nor have I ever, other than what naturally migrates there, like various 'pods and worms. What purpose would a separate cleaning crew serve down there, exactly? They won't necessarily alleviate detritus, as they often typically create more than they consume. If you have a refugium, you don't want any aggressive herbivores either, really. The same goes for hermits, which will snack on animals that are typically one of the major reasons for having a refugium. If you are going to put something down there, the only thing that would even be remotely recommended would be a few snails. Even then, they are going to be competing with various other organisms that consume the same fare, which is more of a detriment, IMHO. I would allow it to establish its own little community.
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I agree. I normally leave that open for whatever migrates in there, that is their domain. I will throw rubble and such in there though, and normally have impressive size bristle worms grow up in the sump.
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I left mine empty, but a bunch of small Stomatella's appeared so I leave them be.
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Thanks for the info guys that's kinda what I thought the reason I was asking is I had two snails end up in mine I didn't see a problem leaving them. But way curious if anyone else was keeping any there ect. Thanks
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Every now and then I'll move one of my Mexican Turbos down to the refugium to let him clean up the film algae on the sides of the glass.
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