This thing can't be good

BHinAK · 07-02-2005, 08:22 PM

I started removing the frags in my tank to kill the Aiptasia and I found this. The thin arms are almost 6 ins long, very fast retracting, clear with bands of dark. the crushed coral seems to have hardened in to a tube. It looked like a worm head in the hole. Thanks to the members who have helped me out already and given me the great links.

Woodstock · 07-02-2005, 08:34 PM

It is a harmless diterus eating Terebellid or Spaghetti worm.

Here is a good link: http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2002-06/rs/

[quoteThe white feeding tentacles of a terebellid or spaghetti worm always radiate from a burrow, tube opening or hole. These tentacles collect food particles from the surface of the sediment and convey it back to the worm’s mouth.[/quote]

TDEVIL · 07-02-2005, 09:34 PM

i second that

wait till you see one out of the LR/substrate, they look weird, i have some attached to the glass

Jay

BHinAK · 07-03-2005, 01:17 AM

Great not another fire to put out. I read the links article on these, 10ft tentacles damn ! In my next photo the question is, is the white creature on the rock to the left a baby sandshifting star. It moves rather quickly and I only find it 1 or 2 times a day on a dark rock

BoomerD · 07-03-2005, 02:22 AM

No, that is called an asterina star.
http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/20.../feature/index.
Some like them, others don't. IMO, not a problem, unless they reach plague proportions, and they, like many other things are controlled by the amounts of food (nutrients) available in the tank.

Woodstock · 07-03-2005, 08:00 AM

I have asterina stars all in my tank and they have never bothered any coral.

Gina · 07-03-2005, 08:12 AM

We have a couple that show up once and awhile. Like Boomer said, some like them others don't.....we like ours!

prow · 07-03-2005, 08:39 PM

i love mine. the tiny brittle stars are great to if happen to see them, dont need any crabs.

forestal · 07-03-2005, 10:58 PM

if ya wanna see some really wild stuff, put a drop of your sand on a dissecting microscope, lotsa wierd life in there

07-02-2005, 08:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
BHinAK Sea Pen Join Date: May 2005 Location: Anchorage, AK Posts: 318 View Gallery Karma Komment	This thing can't be good I started removing the frags in my tank to kill the Aiptasia and I found this. The thin arms are almost 6 ins long, very fast retracting, clear with bands of dark. the crushed coral seems to have hardened in to a tube. It looked like a worm head in the hole. Thanks to the members who have helped me out already and given me the great links. Last edited by BHinAK : 11-23-2005 at 05:44 AM.

07-02-2005, 08:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 25,501 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	It is a harmless diterus eating Terebellid or Spaghetti worm. Here is a good link: http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2002-06/rs/ [quoteThe white feeding tentacles of a terebellid or spaghetti worm always radiate from a burrow, tube opening or hole. These tentacles collect food particles from the surface of the sediment and convey it back to the worm’s mouth.[/quote] __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My Victorious Battle with ICH* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistance conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

07-02-2005, 09:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
TDEVIL Elegance coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marion, INDIANA Posts: 1,170 View Gallery Karma Komment	i second that wait till you see one out of the LR/substrate, they look weird, i have some attached to the glass Jay __________________ my web site <-- needs updated

07-03-2005, 02:22 AM	#5 (permalink)
BoomerD Reef Shark Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northern California Posts: 5,638 View Gallery Karma Komment	No, that is called an asterina star. http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/20.../feature/index. Some like them, others don't. IMO, not a problem, unless they reach plague proportions, and they, like many other things are controlled by the amounts of food (nutrients) available in the tank. __________________ Intelligence is not knowing all the answers, but knowing where and how to find them! www.google.com

07-03-2005, 08:00 AM	#6 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 25,501 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	I have asterina stars all in my tank and they have never bothered any coral. __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My Victorious Battle with ICH* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistance conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

07-03-2005, 01:17 AM	#4 (permalink)
BHinAK Sea Pen Join Date: May 2005 Location: Anchorage, AK Posts: 318 View Gallery Karma Komment	Great not another fire to put out. I read the links article on these, 10ft tentacles damn ! In my next photo the question is, is the white creature on the rock to the left a baby sandshifting star. It moves rather quickly and I only find it 1 or 2 times a day on a dark rock

07-03-2005, 08:12 AM	#7 (permalink)
Gina Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,842 View Gallery Karma Komment	We have a couple that show up once and awhile. Like Boomer said, some like them others don't.....we like ours! __________________ Gina and Mark's 75 Visit Our Sponsors Gina's Cube Gina

07-03-2005, 08:39 PM	#8 (permalink)
prow Tridacna maxima Join Date: May 2005 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 4,728 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	i love mine. the tiny brittle stars are great to if happen to see them, dont need any crabs.

07-03-2005, 10:58 PM	#9 (permalink)
forestal Torch coral Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Vernon, CT Posts: 582 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	if ya wanna see some really wild stuff, put a drop of your sand on a dissecting microscope, lotsa wierd life in there __________________ Peace, Dan

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