ID new critter?

cindyp · 03-25-2009, 10:22 AM

what is this good or bad???
[IMG]http://i617.photobucket.com/albums/tt260/cindywhip/008-1.jpg[/IMG

hope its not bad cause it just left.

cindyp · 03-25-2009, 10:24 AM

its neon green on its back.

Dentoid · 03-25-2009, 10:27 AM

It's a nudibranch. Probably bad, however exact species is unknown to me.

You can go here an try to ID the species. The Sea Slug Forum - Species List

cindyp · 03-25-2009, 10:29 AM

it left I was trying to get this posted asap so if it was bad I could take it out but it got away....

Dentoid · 03-25-2009, 10:31 AM

ReefLady · 03-25-2009, 10:33 AM

They are usually very specialized eaters, so if you see one coral that starts to look bad, this could be your culprit. Then again, it may be harmless (this does resemble ones that are known to be coral eaters).

Dentoid · 03-25-2009, 10:34 AM

The best thing to do when you are unaware of the danger of a HH, is to remove the organism immediately to a bowl, with contrasting color, of tank water and take the picture of it in the bowl. Then post. Great pictures though!

mettjl03 · 03-25-2009, 02:29 PM

Great picture!!!

cindyp · 03-25-2009, 03:27 PM

Thanks Jess I wish I could have gotto this guy out of the tank cause it went somewhere really fast I wonder if the fish ate it? cause I cant see it moving that fast and the fish were eyeballing it like it was lunch while I was taking the pix hmmm

ReefLady · 03-25-2009, 03:29 PM

Very unlikely that the fish would eat it. Many are toxic and fish will avoid them. They are however, very good at camouflage.

cindyp · 03-25-2009, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ReefLady

Very unlikely that the fish would eat it. Many are toxic and fish will avoid them. They are however, very good at camouflage.

Thanks next time I see the little booger he's outa there...

03-25-2009, 10:22 AM	#1 (permalink)
cindyp Torch coral Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 512 View Gallery Karma Komment	ID new critter? what is this good or bad??? [IMG]http://i617.photobucket.com/albums/tt260/cindywhip/008-1.jpg[/IMG hope its not bad cause it just left. __________________ Cindy

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cindyp Torch coral Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 512 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: ID new critter? its neon green on its back. __________________ Cindy

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cindyp Torch coral Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 512 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: ID new critter? it left I was trying to get this posted asap so if it was bad I could take it out but it got away.... __________________ Cindy

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ReefLady Tridacna maxima Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 4,590 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: ID new critter? They are usually very specialized eaters, so if you see one coral that starts to look bad, this could be your culprit. Then again, it may be harmless (this does resemble ones that are known to be coral eaters). __________________ ~ Teri -------- "You do not need a parachute to skydive. You only need a parachute to skydive twice." ~(currently tankless)~ Our 180g sps tank / DIY adventure (taken down in late 2006): Our 180g DIY Reef Project ---What's next????

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mettjl03 Plate Coral Join Date: May 2008 Location: Green Bay, Wisconsin Posts: 714 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: ID new critter? Great picture!!! __________________ Jess SAY NO TO FREE RANGE LAWNS!! I know! I love you too. Every time my urchin poops, I think of you.

03-25-2009, 03:27 PM	#9 (permalink)
cindyp Torch coral Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 512 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: ID new critter? Thanks Jess I wish I could have gotto this guy out of the tank cause it went somewhere really fast I wonder if the fish ate it? cause I cant see it moving that fast and the fish were eyeballing it like it was lunch while I was taking the pix hmmm __________________ Cindy

03-25-2009, 03:29 PM	#10 (permalink)
ReefLady Tridacna maxima Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 4,590 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: ID new critter? Very unlikely that the fish would eat it. Many are toxic and fish will avoid them. They are however, very good at camouflage. __________________ ~ Teri -------- "You do not need a parachute to skydive. You only need a parachute to skydive twice." ~(currently tankless)~ Our 180g sps tank / DIY adventure (taken down in late 2006): Our 180g DIY Reef Project ---What's next????

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