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Old 02-10-2009, 03:56 PM
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Default Sea Apples - experiences/thoughts?

They have a couple at an LFS I happened to stop by yesterday...
I understand that if stressed, they can exude a toxin that will most likely do some serious damage but man, what a beautiful creature...

The LFS said theyd had two for 4 months now and no problems.
My reef is exceptionally peaceful, with no coral or feather duster worm nippers that might bug it.
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Old 02-10-2009, 03:59 PM
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Sure are cool. I have never been tempted. I think if I did one it would be in a smaller reef with nothing else really important (like a frag tank or something). Just incase.
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Old 02-10-2009, 04:02 PM
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I was thinking of putting it in my 15 inline fuge and modding my sump to make for some serious carbon filtration in between it and my return to the main display.

Taking a risk, I know, but man, what a looker.
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Old 02-10-2009, 04:22 PM
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not worth the risk, IMO
These guys can wipe out a whole tank.
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gorgeous but the stories about them are enough to keep me away
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Old 02-10-2009, 04:34 PM
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There was a thread about them on RC once and man the stories were BAD. I doubt the carbon would save your tank. Not worth the risk.

Also, if your talking about the store I think you are, WAY overpriced.
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Old 02-10-2009, 05:10 PM
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nobody else carries them, and you're talking to a guy who lives to wheel n deal...lol
and really ,where can you buy anything marine that isn't overpriced?

I know that they can wipe the tank out, I guess nobody has ever had one or has any links to experiences with them?
I know most consider it not worth the risk, I understand the risk and will debate that for myself once I have some knowledge on them to work with...

I may have to be the first one on this board to try one out.
I can't imagine that I would have any stress in my tank for it and I would certainly spot feed it to make sure it's healthy and happy...

You ever seen something and it just appealed to you?
I'm enamored of this sea apple...lol

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I had bought a sea Cucumber (not the same as a sea apple but just as deadly) once and put it in my second smaller tank and it lived great with the fish in that tank for 8 months. Then one day everything was wiped out and after checking all parameters everything checked out perfectly, and right before the deaths all fish were acting great and looking healthy. I also agree just not worth the risk.
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agreed, everyone agrees, not worth the risk...
however, I might risk it.
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Old 02-10-2009, 05:16 PM
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its a tough one, great looking if it works out, and if you get one you know we will all be gunning that everything lives in harmony.
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