Coco Worm lost both heads!!

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  1. DJISIS

    DJISIS Astrea Snail

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    My Coco Worm lost both of his heads today! He's about 13 inches long, not counting the heads, and I can see him still 'coming out', there are just no heads attached.. just soft meaty looking tubes. Is there any chance for him, and should I remove the heads from the tank?
     
    DJISIS, Jul 17, 2008
    DJISIS, Jul 17, 2008
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  2. DJISIS

    DJISIS Astrea Snail

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    Oh, and should I remove him as well??
     
    DJISIS, Jul 17, 2008
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  3. paulg

    paulg Feather Duster

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    Leave it, I do believe they drop the crowns sometimes
     
    paulg, Jul 18, 2008
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  4. DJISIS

    DJISIS Astrea Snail

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    Thanks,will do.
     
    DJISIS, Jul 18, 2008
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  5. omard

    omard Gnarly Old Codfish

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    They will drop heads...

    But usually when unhappy about something...too much/too little flow, etc..

    Try moving to other position in tank.

    Got any predator crabs about?
     
    omard, Jul 18, 2008
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  6. Hackem688

    Hackem688 Millepora

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    our experience with them is that they will drop their heads and grow new ones within 2 to 3 weeks
     
    Hackem688, Jul 18, 2008
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