Should I clean my sump?

[EnemyAnenome]

As you can see in the video my sump is filled with GHA. Just wondering if anyone recommends not cleaning it since I have a population of copepods in there as well. (My DT is doing pretty good with minimal amounts of algae)

 

[Saltyreef]

As you can see in the video my sump is filled with GHA. Just wondering if anyone recommends not cleaning it since I have a population of copepods in there as well. (My DT is doing pretty good with minimal amounts of algae)

I would manually remove as much as possible. Then place some large mexican turbos to mow down the rest.

 

[Dbichler]

Video doesn’t work on my phone. Are you running a turf scrubber or just lighting your sump. Shouldn’t have algae down there otherwise. Agree to get it out though.

 

[Indymann99]

Cant see your video, I would “harvest“ the GHA to keep it to a reasonable amount. This is no different than a fuge with Chato/other algae for nutrient export.

 

[ptrusk]

Pull it by hand, dont let any escape. Pods won't eat hair algae but may seek refuge there. I wouldn't worry about losing any pods.

 

[EnemyAnenome]

Cant see your video, I would “harvest“ the GHA to keep it to a reasonable amount. This is no different than a fuge with Chato/other algae for nutrient export.

Reuploaded as an mp4

 

[EnemyAnenome]

Pull it by hand, dont let any escape. Pods won't eat hair algae but may seek refuge there. I wouldn't worry about losing any pods.

Okay cool, I was scared of demolishing my entire population.

 

[ryanjohn1]

I purposefully leave some grow in my sump.