Pitho a.k.a. Pig Crab

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Every time when I turn the powerhead and the return pumps off. Every time:
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https://photos.app.goo.gl/izGohgZ8s2k5vmff8
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I have a sally lightfoot ("Gordon") who's the same way. Some crabs are hilarious when it comes to being hand-fed.
Speaking of hand-fed:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/FB4bce2uxQmNG6ab6
Cleaner shrimp that I couldn't get to eat for days takes flakes right out of my hand--bad video as I was fumbling with the camera left-handed, but when the pumps are off, the shrimp swims right to the surface to greet me. Clowns will take pellets right from me, too, if I pinch a few in my fingers. Pigs, all of them!
 

IF YOU HAD TO OPERATE EVERYTHING ELSE MANUALLY, WHICH AUTOMATED SYSTEM WOULD YOU KEEP?

  • Auto top-off

    Votes: 60 57.7%
  • Automated dosing

    Votes: 6 5.8%
  • Mechanical filtration / roller filter

    Votes: 4 3.8%
  • Automated water testing

    Votes: 3 2.9%
  • Automatic feeding

    Votes: 1 1.0%
  • Lighting schedule

    Votes: 20 19.2%
  • Controller and remote monitoring

    Votes: 4 3.8%
  • Leak detection and emergency shutoff

    Votes: 2 1.9%
  • Automatic water changes

    Votes: 3 2.9%
  • None. I prefer to operate everything manually

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Something else (explain in the comments)

    Votes: 1 1.0%
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