scavengers/detrivores for sump?

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  1. dixiedog

    dixiedog Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Thinking about throwing some critters into the overflow/skimmer compartment of my sump/fuge. All the suspended particulates from the overflow settle there, and it's difficult to get into to clean as you can see.


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    Any suggestions?
     
    dixiedog, Apr 5, 2009
    dixiedog, Apr 5, 2009
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  2. MTips18

    MTips18 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    i would just leave it be it doesn't have to be clean and tidy in a sump
     
    MTips18, Apr 5, 2009
    MTips18, Apr 5, 2009
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  3. inwall75

    inwall75 Giant Squid

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    Is it so low to the ground that you can't get a siphon going?
     
    inwall75, Apr 5, 2009
    inwall75, Apr 5, 2009
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