Turbo snails in my sump, any problems?

[rossifish]

I recently moved my large turbo snails into my sump. Is that a problem if they eat the algae in there? Is that defeating the purpose of the sump?

 

[returnofsid]

Well, the more algae in the sump, the less likely it is to grow in the display. However, I also don't see anything wrong with having a bit of a clean up crew, in your sump. I have snails to sift the deep sand bed, in my refugium.

I do suppose you'd want to make sure that there's no way this big turbo could block your return pump.

 

[rossifish]

Well, the more algae in the sump, the less likely it is to grow in the display. However, I also don't see anything wrong with having a bit of a clean up crew, in your sump. I have snails to sift the deep sand bed, in my refugium.

I do suppose you'd want to make sure that there's no way this big turbo could block your return pump.

There is a baffle w/ sand to prevent them from entering that chamber. Thank for the confirmation. I find myself staring into the sump looking for new creatures. It's pretty interesting to see the copepods moving about.

 

[rrcg50]

i have seen them climb wall outta water so just make sure you have screens on the pumps

 

[ango917]

i have turbos in my sump/refugium without any problems. I agree with the people above, just make sure there's no way they can block your return pump, since they can climb out of the water