Duster

Discussion in 'Inverts' started by coldshot, Mar 21, 2009.

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  1. coldshot

    coldshot Blue Ringed Angel

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    I have had a lil feather duster in the tank for a few days and he is out all the time and seems like he is doin fine..what ever duster fine is...He is shedding his crown? Why would he be doing this....
    GH 180
    KH 240
    PH 8.0
    NO2 0
    NO3 0
     
    coldshot, Mar 21, 2009
    coldshot, Mar 21, 2009
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  2. steve wright

    steve wright Super Moderator

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    They often shed their crowns after spawning so they dont consume their offspring so to speak - if your water went cloudy recently that might be the answer

    also if the feathers get damaged, bent etc and do not provide an adequate trap for food, they will shed in order to grow a new set (for improved fishing so to speak)
     
    steve wright, Mar 21, 2009
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  3. scubba.steve

    scubba.steve Coral Banded Shrimp

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    I think feather dusters are cool looking... I love the way they zip back into there tube when a fish swims to close to them or they get aggitated.
    Unfortunatly i dont own any big spieces yet. Just small christmas tree worms
     
    scubba.steve, Mar 21, 2009
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