spider that jumped in tank?

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  1. tgood

    tgood Sea Dragon

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    Just got a ball of chaeto from a 3reef member and this is crawling around on it as I am typing this. Is this a spider that found it's way to my tank? Or is this something that usually lives in chaeto?
     

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  2. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    It's definitely a spider, how it got there is hard to say, but I would guess it dropped in.
     
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  3. grinder37

    grinder37 Whip-Lash Squid

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    The saltwater will kill it,and then it will feed your bacteria,leave him be!
     
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  4. tgood

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    cool, thanks
     
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  5. Zeyphon

    Zeyphon Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Not surprising, spiders seem to love my tank cabinet, it's warm, dark and humid.
     
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  6. schackmel

    schackmel Giant Squid

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    that is a scary looking spider! YUCK!
     
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  7. unclejed

    unclejed Whip-Lash Squid

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    I might be concerned about any poison the spider may be carrying in as much as it may contaminate the tank.
     
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  8. jakeh24

    jakeh24 Pajama Cardinal

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    spiders often find there way into my sump, I usually just net them out and flush.

    i wonder if my fish have ever eaten anything like a spider or fly that landed in the water? :p
     
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  9. tgood

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    Yeah I was wondering about poison or something also since it is bright red (prob. just from being under the lights.... I'm taking him out now just in case
     
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