cucumber/snail ID

Frost_Hydra · 03/21/2018, 03:33 PM

I just got some soft corals and I noticed this small guy on one of them. its about 2 centimerters, black and brown patters on its back, and has a white head with two eye stocks with pure black eyes. I was curious if anyone knew what it was and if it is a pest, as I havent put the coral in my tank yet.

Frost_Hydra · 03/21/2018, 03:37 PM

A better picture

mcgyvr · 03/21/2018, 03:52 PM

Probably a nudibranch/sea slug.. picture really isn't great for ID.. too small..

Can you get a higher res/closer image?

Probably harmless though.. Toss it in the sump if you have one..
There are far more that are harmless/beneficial vs a problem.. I personally wouldn't worry

Frost_Hydra · 03/21/2018, 04:02 PM

Best picture I can get

Frost_Hydra · 03/21/2018, 08:04 PM

Well this is identicle to the one I found. Dosent seem like much are known about them besides the fact that they eat soft corals. I allready added it to the tank, and Ill doubt I'll see it agian as it's so small. I only saw one though, so if it dosent reproduce asexually I think im safe for the long run.

03/21/2018, 03:52 PM	#3
mcgyvr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 20,050	Probably a nudibranch/sea slug.. picture really isn't great for ID.. too small.. Can you get a higher res/closer image? Probably harmless though.. Toss it in the sump if you have one.. There are far more that are harmless/beneficial vs a problem.. I personally wouldn't worry __________________ Who me?