Please ID of some kinda tube thingy :)

thebkramer · 01/14/2010, 05:34 PM

I posted this on another thread, but I don't think anyone read it. Well, I got one response, but they weren't sure of the name. Hope someone can help. I just bought some more LR hoping to getting some amphipids copepods or starfish I have none

I have a rock with these long tan tubes on them. These weird things come out that kinda look like snail heads. Meaning they have suckers with 2 feelers?? What are they? It looks like they are sending some kind of spindle out in the water, collecting stuff on it and then sucking it back in! ???
Also, is there such a thing as a black amphipod/copepod?? Thanks so much all!! I really appreciate it!!

Whitebread · 01/14/2010, 05:39 PM

Vermetid snails

thebkramer · 01/14/2010, 05:43 PM

Thanks whitebread!!!!

Chiefsurfer · 01/14/2010, 05:55 PM

most-definitely vermatid snail.

Now your 2nd question, is there such a thing as an amphipod, not that I know of. HOWEVER, there are things that look EXACTLY like amphipods or copepods, but have black eyes. VERY BAD!!

wazzo · 01/14/2010, 06:24 PM

check this out. it may help

http://www.xtalworld.com/Aquarium/hitchfaq.htm

thebkramer · 01/14/2010, 06:40 PM

Awesome link!! Thanks wazzo!!

Wippit · 01/14/2010, 09:50 PM

Very good link. thanks also.

wazzo · 01/15/2010, 09:50 AM

anytime

mmedeiros2 · 01/15/2010, 07:51 PM

wazzo, can you insert a pic of a digitate hydroid if I send you one?

01/14/2010, 05:34 PM	#1
thebkramer Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Clifton Park, NY Posts: 3,198	Please ID of some kinda tube thingy :) I posted this on another thread, but I don't think anyone read it. Well, I got one response, but they weren't sure of the name. Hope someone can help. I just bought some more LR hoping to getting some amphipids copepods or starfish I have none I have a rock with these long tan tubes on them. These weird things come out that kinda look like snail heads. Meaning they have suckers with 2 feelers?? What are they? It looks like they are sending some kind of spindle out in the water, collecting stuff on it and then sucking it back in! ??? Also, is there such a thing as a black amphipod/copepod?? Thanks so much all!! I really appreciate it!!

01/14/2010, 05:39 PM	#2
Whitebread resident stalker Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: RVA Posts: 395	Vermetid snails __________________ Never under estimate the power of a good lie.

01/15/2010, 07:51 PM	#9
mmedeiros2 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Dartmouth, Ma. Posts: 452	wazzo, can you insert a pic of a digitate hydroid if I send you one? __________________ One must always be aware for the unexpected. Mike Current Tank Info: 75 gal. / Sump / Skimmer / 65 Lbs. LR / 2 Cleaner Shrimp / Firefish / Bangi Cardinal / Pearly Jawfish / 3 - Yellow Clown Gobies / Yellow Wrasse / Hermits

01/14/2010, 05:43 PM	#3
thebkramer Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Clifton Park, NY Posts: 3,198	Thanks whitebread!!!!

01/14/2010, 05:55 PM	#4
Chiefsurfer Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Seaside Park, NJ Posts: 2,138	most-definitely vermatid snail. Now your 2nd question, is there such a thing as an amphipod, not that I know of. HOWEVER, there are things that look EXACTLY like amphipods or copepods, but have black eyes. VERY BAD!!

01/14/2010, 06:24 PM	#5
wazzo Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NOR CAL Posts: 51	check this out. it may help http://www.xtalworld.com/Aquarium/hitchfaq.htm

01/14/2010, 06:40 PM	#6
thebkramer Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Clifton Park, NY Posts: 3,198	Awesome link!! Thanks wazzo!!

01/14/2010, 09:50 PM	#7
Wippit Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 41	Very good link. thanks also.

01/15/2010, 09:50 AM	#8
wazzo Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NOR CAL Posts: 51	anytime