Pix & ID: Critters that come in your rocks: the good and the bad. - Page 94

Sugar Magnolia · 07/02/2013, 05:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Georgiav5

Hello can someone please help me identify what this is. It came in as a hitchhiker and thought that it was some sort of anemone. I am now getting suspicious that it might be an aiptasia anemone.

Looks like a rock flower anemone.

FishysPlace · 07/02/2013, 06:58 PM

I've spotted two small worms in my rocks.
I think they are bristle worms. Both are under 2" and about spaghetti thickness. They look spiney all over, all about even. Reddish, orange in color.

FishysPlace · 07/02/2013, 07:00 PM

Here's another pic

Sugar Magnolia · 07/02/2013, 07:12 PM

Yes, harmless bristleworms.

MikeL1987 · 07/02/2013, 09:04 PM

these were all over two of my rocks, a friend said they can be a plague, i took them out, any information on what this is?

the picture isnt too clear, they look like a birds feather almost.

http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/703/wph3.jpg/

please help!

Rob in Puyallup · 07/02/2013, 09:37 PM

Looks a bit like caulerpa to me.

MikeL1987 · 07/02/2013, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Rob in Puyallup

Looks a bit like caulerpa to me.

would that become a problem?

AZBigJohn · 07/04/2013, 05:03 PM

I have these two "slugs" for lack of a better word. I had recently added some nassarius snails to the tank, and at first they had "lost" their shell, which I realize probably can't happen. One is an inch long, the other about 1/2 inch, and I see them on my rock and glass. Any idea what they are? Are they helpful? Harmless? need to come out quickly?

Both of them:
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Smaller one close up - no, the clown fish aren't huge, just investigating me, closer to the lens..
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Larger one close up:
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SushiGirl · 07/04/2013, 09:57 PM

Stomatellas, good algae grazers.
I have pics of a Nassarius that lost its shell on my Homepage, they're curled up, not flat like you'd imagine.

Mike, Caulerpa will quickly take over a tank. Very hard to get rid of once established.

AZBigJohn · 07/05/2013, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SushiGirl

Stomatellas, good algae grazers.
I have pics of a Nassarius that lost its shell on my Homepage, they're curled up, not flat like you'd imagine.

Thanks, SushiGirl.

I have to tell you your homepage is AMAZING! It took me a minute to find the address in your profile page, but it was time well spent. You have a LOT of wonderful pictures, as well as a wide range of hitchhikers!

Thanks for the effort of keeping that up!

John

ozworld · 07/06/2013, 07:41 AM

After 6 month with my tank, this the first time that see this worm... Can someone please tell what it is and if its reef safe.. Thanks

ImageUploadedByTapatalk 21373118104.139253.jpg

Sugar Magnolia · 07/06/2013, 02:30 PM

It's a harmless bristleworm.

FishysPlace · 07/06/2013, 07:07 PM

It looks plump like anemones. It hides in a hole in a rock and comes out at various times.
When I look at feather duster worms they usually look more fine and have more "tentacles".

Also my bristle worm is over 4" half orange and half purple.

hogfanreefer · 07/06/2013, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FishysPlace

It looks plump like anemones. It hides in a hole in a rock and comes out at various times.
When I look at feather duster worms they usually look more fine and have more "tentacles".

Also my bristle worm is over 4" half orange and half purple.

Only can see part of it in this picture but looks like the north end of an aiptasia to me.

FishysPlace · 07/07/2013, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by hogfanreefer

Only can see part of it in this picture but looks like the north end of an aiptasia to me.

Is this a good or bad thing for the tank? The rest of it hides in the hole it pokes out of.

worm5406 · 07/07/2013, 10:02 AM

If it aptasia... bad. Some people like it. but it really is a pest and spreads like wild fire.

FishysPlace · 07/07/2013, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by worm5406

If it aptasia... bad. Some people like it. but it really is a pest and spreads like wild fire.

I'll keep an eye on it and will try to get a better pic. I'd hate to have to destroy a critter I am unsure of.

Kona26 · 07/07/2013, 10:49 PM

I have the same thing in mine...dosnt seem to do much

dpgillespie · 07/08/2013, 04:20 PM

In this picture, there are two corals, both are stonies. Any ideas?

photo.JPG

hogfanreefer · 07/08/2013, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by dpgillespie

In this picture, there are two corals, both are stonies. Any ideas?

Attachment 237938

One looks like a fungia, the other some type of brain?

SexyRob · 07/09/2013, 09:00 AM

uhh so I got a rock with a BTA nem on it and a few days later this crawled out. Obv not the Zoa colony, the thing right next to it.

for some reason the camera wouldn't focus on it.

actinic lighting

SexyRob · 07/09/2013, 09:40 AM

the more I look the more I think it's a maxi mini carpet nem. interesting... should probably get him out of my tank since I have 3 bubble tip nems already.

Sugar Magnolia · 07/09/2013, 11:07 AM

Yes, maxi mini anemone. Nice little hitchhiker - great colors!

SexyRob · 07/09/2013, 11:16 AM

I have 3 bubble tips already, is this guy going to have issues in the tank with them?

Sugar Magnolia · 07/09/2013, 11:19 AM

No, it should be fine.

07/02/2013, 07:12 PM	#2329
Sugar Magnolia Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Northern VA Posts: 17,691	Yes, harmless bristleworms. __________________ Adrienne The only thing to fear is fear itself....and spiders.

07/02/2013, 09:04 PM	#2330
MikeL1987 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: East Haven, CT Posts: 45	these were all over two of my rocks, a friend said they can be a plague, i took them out, any information on what this is? the picture isnt too clear, they look like a birds feather almost. http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/703/wph3.jpg/ please help! __________________ 60g hex, Cree LED's

07/04/2013, 05:03 PM	#2333
AZBigJohn Usually confused... Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,091	I have these two "slugs" for lack of a better word. I had recently added some nassarius snails to the tank, and at first they had "lost" their shell, which I realize probably can't happen. One is an inch long, the other about 1/2 inch, and I see them on my rock and glass. Any idea what they are? Are they helpful? Harmless? need to come out quickly? Both of them: [IMG][/IMG] Smaller one close up - no, the clown fish aren't huge, just investigating me, closer to the lens.. [IMG][/IMG] Larger one close up: [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] __________________ John Current Tank Info: Currently a 29 gallon all-in-one frag tank and a 210 gallon tank slowly becoming my dream system! Last edited by AZBigJohn; 07/04/2013 at 05:04 PM. Reason: typos

07/04/2013, 09:57 PM	#2334
SushiGirl Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Fort Worth, TX USA Posts: 8,267	Stomatellas, good algae grazers. I have pics of a Nassarius that lost its shell on my Homepage, they're curled up, not flat like you'd imagine. Mike, Caulerpa will quickly take over a tank. Very hard to get rid of once established. __________________ Visit my Homepage or "My Albums" (via Profile) for hitchhiker pics. Current Tank Info: 55g softy/LPS tank & 20L reef tank

07/06/2013, 02:30 PM	#2337
Sugar Magnolia Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Northern VA Posts: 17,691	It's a harmless bristleworm. __________________ Adrienne The only thing to fear is fear itself....and spiders.

07/02/2013, 09:37 PM	#2331
Rob in Puyallup Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 191	Looks a bit like caulerpa to me.

07/06/2013, 07:41 AM	#2336
ozworld Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Miramar, FL Posts: 68	After 6 month with my tank, this the first time that see this worm... Can someone please tell what it is and if its reef safe.. Thanks ImageUploadedByTapatalk 21373118104.139253.jpg

07/07/2013, 10:02 AM	#2341
worm5406 Not afriad to admit wrong Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: South of WashDC in Maryland Posts: 7,774	If it aptasia... bad. Some people like it. but it really is a pest and spreads like wild fire. __________________ Stock:LPS/SPS\|1 hippo\|4 OC Clown\|4 Pepp shrimp\|2 Brittle Star\|3000+ Copepods\|10+ MiniBrittle\|8+ Bristle Worm\|2 Anemone\|100+ mini-feather\|4 boys 14,21,22,22 Current Tank Info: Tank:300g Mixed Reef 300+lb LR\|4" LS\|5x MP40W\|75g fuge\|5x RadionPRO\|RO DB250 skimmer\|Apex

07/07/2013, 10:49 PM	#2343
Kona26 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Beaverton, Or Posts: 845	I have the same thing in mine...dosnt seem to do much __________________ 130g long DT. - (april. 2013) - 55g sump w/fuge (60in 80w 6 bulb ATI) - Bubble mag. curve 7 skimmer - 2 jebao 15 pumps - ATO - GFO/carbon - 2 heaters

07/08/2013, 04:20 PM	#2344
dpgillespie Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 7	Help ID'ing a couple of LPS please! In this picture, there are two corals, both are stonies. Any ideas? photo.JPG

07/09/2013, 09:00 AM	#2346
SexyRob Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 121	uhh so I got a rock with a BTA nem on it and a few days later this crawled out. Obv not the Zoa colony, the thing right next to it. for some reason the camera wouldn't focus on it. actinic lighting

07/09/2013, 09:40 AM	#2347
SexyRob Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 121	the more I look the more I think it's a maxi mini carpet nem. interesting... should probably get him out of my tank since I have 3 bubble tip nems already.

07/09/2013, 11:07 AM	#2348
Sugar Magnolia Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Northern VA Posts: 17,691	Yes, maxi mini anemone. Nice little hitchhiker - great colors! __________________ Adrienne The only thing to fear is fear itself....and spiders.

07/09/2013, 11:16 AM	#2349
SexyRob Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 121	I have 3 bubble tips already, is this guy going to have issues in the tank with them?

07/09/2013, 11:19 AM	#2350
Sugar Magnolia Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Northern VA Posts: 17,691	No, it should be fine. __________________ Adrienne The only thing to fear is fear itself....and spiders.

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