What is this

Discussion in 'General Reef Topics' started by rachet2240, Jan 15, 2011.

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  1. rachet2240

    rachet2240 Astrea Snail

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    I brought a coral and today i see this thing that appers to look like a sea slug its small brown and has little pointy things sticking out of it
     
    rachet2240, Jan 15, 2011
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  2. Sadie

    Sadie Coral Banded Shrimp

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    got a pic?
     
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  3. irr0001

    irr0001 Purple Tang

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    Nudibranch?
     
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  4. rachet2240

    rachet2240 Astrea Snail

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  5. rachet2240

    rachet2240 Astrea Snail

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    ok heres a picture of it sorry its not that clear
     
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  6. swinkreptiles

    swinkreptiles Melanarus Wrasse

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    Get it out. If its a nudi which it looks like it is, its always a safe practice to remove them especially if you dont know what kind they are. Most likely its a preditor, best choice...remove it.

    Edit- Be careful not to damage it too bad while its in your tank during the removal.
     
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  7. rachet2240

    rachet2240 Astrea Snail

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    ok thank you
     
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