Little Nudibranch..

Discussion in 'Inverts' started by zeo, Feb 26, 2012.

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  1. zeo

    zeo Bristle Worm

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    hi yesterday when am staring at my Hammer i noticed small creatures moves slowly on it they are purple and very beautiful ..
    any way ...are they good or bad ..where they came from ??
     
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  3. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    It is a dry heat, yeah right !
    I am guessing flatworms, common pest on Euphyllia. Without an image hard to say, could be nudibranchs, regardless if they are on your Euphyllia they are probably eating it. That is what nudibranchs do, very specialized eaters.
     
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  4. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    They hitch hiked in on some coral or live rock you added. Generally they are bad for some coral. They may be feeding on your hammer. I wold remove them as they will most likely die off when they eat all of the food that they feed off of. Siphon them out is the easiest way.
     
  5. zeo

    zeo Bristle Worm

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    omg...when i google it i found its name :purple Nudibranch
    so how to siphon it ~? :S
     
  6. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Get some airline or plastic line slightly larger, start water flowing through the line into a bucket and then put the end right next to the little beasts and remove them.
     
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  7. zeo

    zeo Bristle Worm

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    thanx 2In10 i'll try it tonight
    but i really loved them their shape & color :(
     
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  9. 1.0reef

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    You could make a pest tank, or keep it in the sump/refugium.