Target Fed a what?

BigAl07 · 11-07-2007, 10:42 PM

I just "target fed" a pretty pink bristle worm in my 10g tank. I had the Turkey baster out and was doing my weekly "target feeding" when I noticed this small pretty pink bristle (maybe an inch long total) waving trying to snag some food floating by. I thought why not? I slowly moved the tip loaded with mysis close to him and right as I was about to shoot one at him he must have "sensed/smelled" fresh meet and started lurching at the turkey baster. I did as normal and "eased one into the chamber and fired a single mysis round at the critter" hitting directly under it. It immediately slumped down onto it and started yanking and dragging it and within about 3 seconds it was out of sight.

How cool is that?

So tonight I target fed:

Nemo
Stripe (Neon Goby that's FAT now)
Skunk Cleaner
2 Shrooms
Sebae Anemone

and now one very luck bristle worm

Allen

dobejazz · 11-07-2007, 11:12 PM

LOL your a nut (I have to confess I've fed them too)

vdituri · 11-07-2007, 11:13 PM

Nice!

Worms gotta eat too. How humanitarian Al.

AQTCJAK · 11-07-2007, 11:14 PM

Al you are playing with fire you didnt learn form my mishap

BigAl07 · 11-07-2007, 11:14 PM

I thought so!! I think they are actually beneficial critters as long as they don't bit Me and don't get big enough to really be a problem. I was digging in my fuge tonight for some good "Frag" rubble and just knew I Was gonna get stuck but unless they couldn't get through the glove I wasn't even close to getting it.

cracker · 11-07-2007, 11:18 PM

Those bristles give me the creeps! Especially after Jack's run in with them. I had a bunch of very small ones in the refugium. I was trying to use a chopstick to move them into the tank. The Koran Angel was eating them like candy.

BigAl07 · 11-07-2007, 11:20 PM

I'll be feeding again Saturday or Sunday night. I may try to get a VID of that little bugger eating

AQTCJAK · 11-07-2007, 11:20 PM

triggers & puffers love them to you never find them in a predator tank

hma · 11-08-2007, 01:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AQTCJAK

triggers & puffers love them to you never find them in a predator tank

yepp Jack, you are right. But not only in a predator tank. My little Toby has "removed" in my reef also everything.

Gina · 11-08-2007, 07:11 AM

I kinda think Bristles are pretty cool to watch in the tank but still think I wouldn't want one in mine. I like putting my hands in the tank and yes, bare handed. Now after Jacks mishap when we set ours back up I'm going to get some kitchen gloves.
Waiting for the video!

flricordia · 11-08-2007, 07:23 AM

Cool. I have feed mine also. I like them. Used to have one that was about 3"-4" that lived in harmony witha pistol shimp/goby pair. I found it when I moved a rock from the sand I wanted to do some attatching to and they were all under it together.
Look forward to video.

BigAl07 · 11-08-2007, 07:40 AM

Thanks

If I can find my camera ( I was SURE it was here in my office) I'll possibly try to feed "Seymour" tonight

11-07-2007, 10:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
BigAl07 Reef Addict (hopeless) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Waynesville, North Carolina Posts: 11,496 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Target Fed a what? I just "target fed" a pretty pink bristle worm in my 10g tank. I had the Turkey baster out and was doing my weekly "target feeding" when I noticed this small pretty pink bristle (maybe an inch long total) waving trying to snag some food floating by. I thought why not? I slowly moved the tip loaded with mysis close to him and right as I was about to shoot one at him he must have "sensed/smelled" fresh meet and started lurching at the turkey baster. I did as normal and "eased one into the chamber and fired a single mysis round at the critter" hitting directly under it. It immediately slumped down onto it and started yanking and dragging it and within about 3 seconds it was out of sight. How cool is that? So tonight I target fed: Nemo Stripe (Neon Goby that's FAT now) Skunk Cleaner 2 Shrooms Sebae Anemone and now one very luck bristle worm Allen __________________ ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º> ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. >((((º> Allen Allen's testimonial . . ."Let Me help you help YOURSELF" (Click Here) with a SW set up there is one basic fundamental rule that we ALL should follow *When in doubt... wait it out. This means take it slow and let the tank "develop" and don't rush it. Time is your friend Ask me about how to increase your REEF budget without going without FOOD!!* Big Al's 10g Julie's (BigAl's Gal) 6g NanoCube BigAl's Slow 90g Tank Chronicle Allens OFFICE 12g Nano-Reef Reef Balls & Cakes Debt Free & Change your Family Tree!!

11-07-2007, 11:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
dobejazz Elegance coral Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,246 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Target Fed a what? LOL your a nut (I have to confess I've fed them too) __________________ Kelli

11-07-2007, 11:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
vdituri Excellent Guesser :D Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento California Posts: 5,730 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Target Fed a what? Nice! Worms gotta eat too. How humanitarian Al. __________________ Victor ----- People come into our lives for a reason, a season or a lifetime. When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that person. When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend and they are. They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on.

11-07-2007, 11:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
AQTCJAK Tiger Shark Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 7,136 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Target Fed a what? Al you are playing with fire you didnt learn form my mishap __________________ A Wiseman once said build a stage add a pole & they will dance - Jack 2007 www.aquaticaggression.com Projects & Chronicels http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...car-buffs.html http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...nts-tanks.html

11-07-2007, 11:14 PM	#5 (permalink)
BigAl07 Reef Addict (hopeless) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Waynesville, North Carolina Posts: 11,496 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Target Fed a what? I thought so!! I think they are actually beneficial critters as long as they don't bit Me and don't get big enough to really be a problem. I was digging in my fuge tonight for some good "Frag" rubble and just knew I Was gonna get stuck but unless they couldn't get through the glove I wasn't even close to getting it. __________________ ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º> ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. >((((º> Allen Allen's testimonial . . ."Let Me help you help YOURSELF" (Click Here) with a SW set up there is one basic fundamental rule that we ALL should follow *When in doubt... wait it out. This means take it slow and let the tank "develop" and don't rush it. Time is your friend Ask me about how to increase your REEF budget without going without FOOD!!* Big Al's 10g Julie's (BigAl's Gal) 6g NanoCube BigAl's Slow 90g Tank Chronicle Allens OFFICE 12g Nano-Reef Reef Balls & Cakes Debt Free & Change your Family Tree!!

11-07-2007, 11:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
cracker Acropora Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: North East Florida Posts: 1,776 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Target Fed a what? Those bristles give me the creeps! Especially after Jack's run in with them. I had a bunch of very small ones in the refugium. I was trying to use a chopstick to move them into the tank. The Koran Angel was eating them like candy.

11-07-2007, 11:20 PM	#7 (permalink)
BigAl07 Reef Addict (hopeless) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Waynesville, North Carolina Posts: 11,496 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Target Fed a what? I'll be feeding again Saturday or Sunday night. I may try to get a VID of that little bugger eating __________________ ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º> ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. >((((º> Allen Allen's testimonial . . ."Let Me help you help YOURSELF" (Click Here) with a SW set up there is one basic fundamental rule that we ALL should follow *When in doubt... wait it out. This means take it slow and let the tank "develop" and don't rush it. Time is your friend Ask me about how to increase your REEF budget without going without FOOD!!* Big Al's 10g Julie's (BigAl's Gal) 6g NanoCube BigAl's Slow 90g Tank Chronicle Allens OFFICE 12g Nano-Reef Reef Balls & Cakes Debt Free & Change your Family Tree!!

11-07-2007, 11:20 PM	#8 (permalink)
AQTCJAK Tiger Shark Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 7,136 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Target Fed a what? triggers & puffers love them to you never find them in a predator tank __________________ A Wiseman once said build a stage add a pole & they will dance - Jack 2007 www.aquaticaggression.com Projects & Chronicels http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...car-buffs.html http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...nts-tanks.html

11-08-2007, 07:11 AM	#10 (permalink)
Gina Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,829 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Target Fed a what? I kinda think Bristles are pretty cool to watch in the tank but still think I wouldn't want one in mine. I like putting my hands in the tank and yes, bare handed. Now after Jacks mishap when we set ours back up I'm going to get some kitchen gloves. Waiting for the video! __________________ Gina and Mark's 75 Visit Our Sponsors Gina's Cube Gina

11-08-2007, 07:23 AM	#11 (permalink)
flricordia Just Mike for short Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Pensacola FL Posts: 595 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Target Fed a what? Cool. I have feed mine also. I like them. Used to have one that was about 3"-4" that lived in harmony witha pistol shimp/goby pair. I found it when I moved a rock from the sand I wanted to do some attatching to and they were all under it together. Look forward to video. __________________ 75 gl corallimorpharian/zoanthid tank http://gallery.pethobbyist.com/data/8473121807-med.jpg

11-08-2007, 07:40 AM	#12 (permalink)
BigAl07 Reef Addict (hopeless) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Waynesville, North Carolina Posts: 11,496 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Target Fed a what? Thanks If I can find my camera ( I was SURE it was here in my office) I'll possibly try to feed "Seymour" tonight __________________ ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º> ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. >((((º> Allen Allen's testimonial . . ."Let Me help you help YOURSELF" (Click Here) with a SW set up there is one basic fundamental rule that we ALL should follow *When in doubt... wait it out. This means take it slow and let the tank "develop" and don't rush it. Time is your friend Ask me about how to increase your REEF budget without going without FOOD!!* Big Al's 10g Julie's (BigAl's Gal) 6g NanoCube BigAl's Slow 90g Tank Chronicle Allens OFFICE 12g Nano-Reef Reef Balls & Cakes Debt Free & Change your Family Tree!!

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