bristle stars you wont stop man, they dont seem to do any damage so wouldnt worry. snails however, ours seem to be breeding, wee shites. and some of them can be nasty bastards, mark knows which ones so if u think there's a problem drop him a line man, he's on your side of the pond now too! @Steve, wouldnt think he's dead mate unless u didnt mix him over. they are hard as fuck them things, would be surprised if he has just calved on ya! Phil.