Sea Squirt?

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  1. ksuyen

    ksuyen Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    What type of sea squirt is this? Any special arrangement (food, light, tank mate) I need to be aware of? It has been closed since a few hours ago, I am not sure if it's normal. It was open when I first put it in the tank.

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    ksuyen, Jan 18, 2013
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  2. scadsobees

    scadsobees Fire Shrimp

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    Looks more like a sea apple than a sea squirt.

    Sea squirts are more of a tunicate or sponge.

    Sea apples are more of an animal and a filter feeder. If it is an apple, watch it because when many kinds die or are disturbed they can release a toxin that will kill everything in your tank.:eek:
     
    scadsobees, Jan 19, 2013
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  3. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    It is a dry heat, yeah right !
    It is a Tunicate aka Sea Squirt.

    Hard to keep long term in small tanks, filter feeder that appreciates a continuous supply of fine particulate matter. You can feed them but you compromise your water quality in small tanks not designed to keep non-photosynthetic creatures.
     
    Corailline, Jan 19, 2013
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  4. Thatgrimguy

    Thatgrimguy Flying Squid

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    Great picture though!
     
    Thatgrimguy, Jan 19, 2013
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