Medusa Worm/Cucumber

ClamIAm · 04/07/2007, 12:07 PM

I just found one of these that came in as a hitchhiker. After doing some reading, I'm not sure if I should remove it or not. I don't have any overflow or powerhead intakes covered and don't really want my tank filled with cucumber toxin. Do you think the risk is too high or should I just leave it?

charlesr1958 · 04/07/2007, 08:02 PM

With unguarded pump intakes, it will be just a matter of time before the animal finds its way into them. A good many of the synaptids / cucumbers can do some serious damage to your system if they were to be killed in such a manner.

Chuck

04/07/2007, 12:07 PM	#1
ClamIAm Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Illinois Posts: 535	Medusa Worm/Cucumber I just found one of these that came in as a hitchhiker. After doing some reading, I'm not sure if I should remove it or not. I don't have any overflow or powerhead intakes covered and don't really want my tank filled with cucumber toxin. Do you think the risk is too high or should I just leave it?

04/07/2007, 08:02 PM	#2
charlesr1958 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Mactan Island, Philippines Posts: 630	With unguarded pump intakes, it will be just a matter of time before the animal finds its way into them. A good many of the synaptids / cucumbers can do some serious damage to your system if they were to be killed in such a manner. Chuck __________________ "Government is not a solution to our problem, government is the problem" - Ronald Reagan Current Tank Info: 80 gal, numerous corals, dsb, 20gal sump/fuge