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Old 04-13-2013, 07:05 PM
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Default 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.
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Old 04-13-2013, 07:07 PM
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you like to cook turkey? a 2nd turkey baster works quite well.
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Old 04-13-2013, 07:11 PM
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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?
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Old 04-13-2013, 07:14 PM
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worth a shot...had worked for me when i wanted to move a couple.
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Old 04-13-2013, 07:36 PM
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Over feeding?
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Old 04-13-2013, 07:40 PM
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They will wax and wane with the availability of food
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Old 04-13-2013, 08:12 PM
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They will wax and wane with the availability of food
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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.
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Old 04-13-2013, 08:31 PM
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Oh and they are harmless. In fact these little stars make up almost all of my cleanup crew.
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