Baby feather duster, growing in zoas

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  1. Kristiavi

    Kristiavi Coral Banded Shrimp

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    So i have a pretty good size cluster of zoas and i noticed a feather duster coming out of the middle of them. What should I do, remove it or leave it? Is there a way to move it to a different area? Thanks!

    p.s How do feather dusters reproduce? It looks just like my other feather duster but its about 2 feet away from it.

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    Kristiavi, Nov 5, 2011
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  2. Mr. Bill

    Mr. Bill Native Floridian

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    I don't think there's a way to move it without killing it. It is harmless, however, and won't have any effect on the zoas.

    IIRC, featherdusters are both male and female; it only takes one to produce fertile eggs which they spew into the current.
     
    Mr. Bill, Nov 5, 2011
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