Nudibrach eating Fox Coral

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  1. Fish Fan

    Fish Fan Fire Worm

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    Over the last couple of days my Fox coral has been showing signs of distress, then this morning before any of the lights came on I happened to look in the tank and saw something I did not expect. There was what looked like a nudibrach (?) eating on the coral. The messed up thing is I have never bought a nudibrach. I dont know where he came from, but I know where he is now. I should have taken some pics before I executed him but I was pissed :furious3:that he was eating one of my prized coral. Has this ever happened to anyone else.
     
    Fish Fan, Apr 3, 2008
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  2. wastemanagement

    wastemanagement Eyelash Blennie

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    not yet lol and I hope not soon, Bloody hitch hikers hey:)
     
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  3. missionsix

    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Closely inspected coral frags and live rock is a good practice to ensure that this doesn't re- occur. Obviously your not going to be able to look in some spots, but, it's a good idea prior to adding to DT.
     
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  4. reef_guru

    reef_guru Humpback Whale

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    if you lugol all new corals coming in along with the corals you already have it may help
     
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  5. wildreef

    wildreef Stylophora

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    yea "unwanted" critters always seem to come in on frags' and fresh live rock
    always have to watch for the "unwanted' distructive ones .

    the ocean reef's are such a diverse world , if ya think about it , how many other creatures or habbits to we yet have to discover.
    we stand upon the backs of others research / acheivement and failures.
     
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  6. Stingray

    Stingray Blue Ringed Angel

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    so do all nudibranch eat corals i have a orange and blue one in my tank?
     
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  7. Tangster

    Tangster 3reef Sponsor

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    There are specific Nudibrach's that eat specific corals . A Nudibrach has no place in the average home aquarium they all die with in a few weeks to months .. They are such specfic feeders and will not eat anything else and some prefer corals So if you paid money for your Nudibrach enjoy it till it fades away. But I'd not buy another one.. The lettuce and a few other types are being kept and breed in tanks and live longer now days as they can be fed..
     
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