I have done an entire CC at one time, and I have also cut off the legs. When I was doing the legs, I was placing them in a Tupperware with plenty of holes in the sump. I was afraid they would get sucked in a pump if they weren't in the Tupperware. It worked for a bit, but the last 2 I got died in the Tupperware. what do you do to keep your stars alive? Thank you so much!!