Hungry St. Thomas mushroom

Discussion in 'Soft Corals' started by anpgp, Aug 9, 2011.

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  1. anpgp

    anpgp Dragon Wrasse

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    I recently got a St. Thomas mushroom from Coral Morphologic and man do they like their meaty foods. The first time I fed it I was amazed at its feeding response. So the next time I fed it I decided to make this video. It's approx 460 still photographs and spans about 3-4 mins in real time and was done with just actinics on, hence the dark blue. Enjoy, I know I do everytime I watch this awesome mushroom.

     
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  2. chris adams

    chris adams Purple Tang

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    very cool
     
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  3. Anthos312

    Anthos312 Millepora

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    ive always wondered this. Is this really a feeding response or just mushrooms enclosing themselves due to a foreign object which they would consider being harassed. I know that when enclosed they will eat whatever it is. However is it FACTUAL that it is a feeding response or just a instinctual response to close when bothered?
     
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  4. anpgp

    anpgp Dragon Wrasse

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    I think it's a feeding response personally. I seen a grain of sand dropped on it or other corals before with no response and my shrimp will walk on it or sometimes to stand there and still no response.
     
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  5. ReefBruh

    ReefBruh Giant Squid

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    Simply amazing. I want some now.
     
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  6. clarkkey594

    clarkkey594 Aiptasia Anemone

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    That was a pretty sweet video. Nice Ric too.
     
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  7. Mr. Bill

    Mr. Bill Native Floridian

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    Agreed. I had a Bullseye Mushroom that would fold into a ball, but only when a piece of meaty food landed on it.

    Cool video, BTW... thanks for sharing. :)
     
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  8. mikeattack

    mikeattack Astrea Snail

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    I have been thinking about purchasing one of these. Any idea how fast they split/multiply?
     
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  9. anpgp

    anpgp Dragon Wrasse

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    No clue. This is my first one so we'll wait and see.
     
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