Yellow slug

deaclauderdale · 07-28-2007, 09:44 PM

Latnight while doing my nightly tank watch I noticed something on the rear glass between the tank wall and the liverock. It looked like a yellow sponge, but upon further examiniation it began to move and low and behold it's a huge (1 to 1 1/2) yellow slug. It resembles a banana slug. I couldn't reach do tho it's positioning and I haven't seen again as of yet. Of course I have no photo but I need a little help here because I'm concerned. I mean I have enogh going on already and I don't need some coral eating slug in my tank.

Dentoid · 07-28-2007, 09:55 PM

Could be a chiton. I have one that looks like this.

Dorsal

Ventral

They are nocturnal, only coming out at night to feed. They have a multi-faceted articulated shell that is usually covered by the mantle. In the top photo you can see parts of the shell running down the middle of the body. They are generally harmless. This one is about 3".

deaclauderdale · 07-28-2007, 10:12 PM

No this one had the anntenae of a land slug. I will watch the tank tonight to see if I can get a photo.

deaclauderdale · 07-28-2007, 10:14 PM

That chiton is really cool though.

goldenmean · 07-29-2007, 12:39 AM

I was going to suggest Chiton too.
I have had one just like Dentoid's for over a year now.

Melanie · 07-29-2007, 03:06 AM

Yellow Sea Cucumber? (Colochirus robustus)

deaclauderdale · 07-29-2007, 09:18 AM

No Melanie it has a smooth body. Of course I did not see it lastnight. It's like it knows I want to photograph it.

Triggerjay · 07-29-2007, 10:50 AM

nudibranch?

Jason

deaclauderdale · 07-29-2007, 10:03 PM

That's possible triggerjay but now the darn thing won't surface so I can get a pic for an ID.

Triggerjay · 07-30-2007, 07:22 AM

It always works like that. He's camera shy... lol.. I dont know how many times that has happened to me. You will get a pic eventually... Just dont tear your tank apart trying to do so... (I have done that before) lol..

Jason

deaclauderdale · 08-01-2007, 09:11 AM

I think I've found it. I saw a video on talking reef (podcast) andon there a saw a green version of my yellow slug. When I get home tonight I will try and link the video so I can get a positive ID.

07-28-2007, 09:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
deaclauderdale Reefing for Jesus Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lancaster,California Posts: 2,499 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Yellow slug Latnight while doing my nightly tank watch I noticed something on the rear glass between the tank wall and the liverock. It looked like a yellow sponge, but upon further examiniation it began to move and low and behold it's a huge (1 to 1 1/2) yellow slug. It resembles a banana slug. I couldn't reach do tho it's positioning and I haven't seen again as of yet. Of course I have no photo but I need a little help here because I'm concerned. I mean I have enogh going on already and I don't need some coral eating slug in my tank. __________________ 187 Gallon Peninsula Tank (2) 250 Watt HQI That's what I love about saltwater tanks. You get God's best!!

07-28-2007, 10:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
deaclauderdale Reefing for Jesus Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lancaster,California Posts: 2,499 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Yellow slug No this one had the anntenae of a land slug. I will watch the tank tonight to see if I can get a photo. __________________ 187 Gallon Peninsula Tank (2) 250 Watt HQI That's what I love about saltwater tanks. You get God's best!!

07-28-2007, 10:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
deaclauderdale Reefing for Jesus Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lancaster,California Posts: 2,499 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Yellow slug That chiton is really cool though. __________________ 187 Gallon Peninsula Tank (2) 250 Watt HQI That's what I love about saltwater tanks. You get God's best!!

07-29-2007, 03:06 AM	#6 (permalink)
Melanie Golden Moray Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 2,120 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Yellow slug Yellow Sea Cucumber? (Colochirus robustus) __________________ My Reef Journey Latest Recap My Videos My Flickr Photos Pres. of Dork Club I love ScubaDrew and North East Coral! Read why HERE...

07-29-2007, 09:18 AM	#7 (permalink)
deaclauderdale Reefing for Jesus Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lancaster,California Posts: 2,499 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Yellow slug No Melanie it has a smooth body. Of course I did not see it lastnight. It's like it knows I want to photograph it. __________________ 187 Gallon Peninsula Tank (2) 250 Watt HQI That's what I love about saltwater tanks. You get God's best!!

07-29-2007, 10:50 AM	#8 (permalink)
Triggerjay Golden Moray Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Springfield MO Posts: 2,071 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Yellow slug nudibranch? Jason __________________ The start of my journey: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...xperience.html My current journey: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...ld-thread.html My clownfish breeding log: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...ne-fishes.html

07-29-2007, 10:03 PM	#9 (permalink)
deaclauderdale Reefing for Jesus Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lancaster,California Posts: 2,499 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Yellow slug That's possible triggerjay but now the darn thing won't surface so I can get a pic for an ID. __________________ 187 Gallon Peninsula Tank (2) 250 Watt HQI That's what I love about saltwater tanks. You get God's best!!

07-30-2007, 07:22 AM	#10 (permalink)
Triggerjay Golden Moray Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Springfield MO Posts: 2,071 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Yellow slug It always works like that. He's camera shy... lol.. I dont know how many times that has happened to me. You will get a pic eventually... Just dont tear your tank apart trying to do so... (I have done that before) lol.. Jason __________________ The start of my journey: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...xperience.html My current journey: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...ld-thread.html My clownfish breeding log: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...ne-fishes.html

08-01-2007, 09:11 AM	#11 (permalink)
deaclauderdale Reefing for Jesus Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lancaster,California Posts: 2,499 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Yellow slug I think I've found it. I saw a video on talking reef (podcast) andon there a saw a green version of my yellow slug. When I get home tonight I will try and link the video so I can get a positive ID. __________________ 187 Gallon Peninsula Tank (2) 250 Watt HQI That's what I love about saltwater tanks. You get God's best!!

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