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Old 03-30-2008, 04:29 PM
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Default ID .. Maybe Feather Dusters???

For the past 8 or 9 months, these little tube creatures have been growing all over my tank. Last night I think I got a glimpse of what is to come. I had no camera last night, but one actually appeared to be a "red featherduster" .. but very very small.

I haven't seen one other actually "open", but when I do water changed, or when bothered, they seem to secrete a kind of stringy goo from their body that sticks to the rocks; like spiderman :P They're also quiet brittle



They even grow on my hermits and snails!!



Bigger area of them, crappy picture.




Any ID's for these??
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I think they are vermetid snails
http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2005-01/rs/index.php
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Old 03-30-2008, 05:18 PM
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That was my guess, too.
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That website explains exactly what they are!

All along I had been hoping they would be something more fun. But at least I have one red featherduster out of nowhere!

Should these snails be removed?? Pump problems?
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They shouldnt be of any concern imo. Some people dont like them thuogh so it's really a judgement call on your part. If they bother your corals then yes remove them, otherwise i just wouldnt bother.
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