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Hello I have systems located in Palm Harbor, Florida. All of my systems overflow into sump tanks. I use Danner Pond Master pumps on timers or w/ Bell siphons. I was thinking of adding fresh water prawns or freshwater clams into my sump tank to aide in cleaning the water and increasing my protein output. I was wondering if anyone else has tried this. I am worried about how they will interact with the pumps. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Dan Jerome
Palm Harbor, FL

I've got similar plans in mind for long term. You can put a guard around the pumps to keep them away.

Hi Dan although I am not sure what you have available to you over there but in Australia I have kept fresh crayfish and what we call yabbies I think over there they are called redclaw but I have kept them with no problems and have also heard a few guys talking about the fresh water mussels in there tanks with no problems