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[Johnny Reefer]

[quote="Beverly"][quote="Johnny Reefer"]

Originally Posted by Beverly

Now you can't tell me that two fish and two cleaner shrimp are going to poop that much in one week

No, I can't tell you that. Because it is probably more than just two fish and two cleaner shrimp poop. Of course there is going to be some crab poop there, too. But just some, not most, IMHO. I agree with Christy, also, in that there are other contributors to detritus. The LR, for sure, must contribute some. Also, to partially quote the definition of detritus in the glossary of Eric Borneman's "Aquarium Coarls" book..."detritus:....composed primarily of dead algae, coral mucus and animal waste....". He doesn't mention LR being a contributor, but I'm sure it must.

As for the nuisance algae, let's not forget that the crab was in the tank the whole time and the originator of this thread did not complain of this.

All I'm saying is justification for the killing of the crab, when a sump is available, is just not there. IMO.

Cheers,