anna8297
Aquarium Advice Regular
Sorry I don't have a pic, but my camera is being difficult and wont work for me. I have identified most of the critters on my rock, but I do have a couple of questions...
1. Small crab hanging upside down in one of the caves I constructed. He appears to have translucent fan like structures coming off of two apendages that he sweeps into his mouth like he is filter feeding. I assume if he is filter feeding, he shouldn't be a problem. Anyone know what he is?
2. Reddish-orange coral looking. About 1/2 inch wide with 2 openings, one of each side. I have two of these, one of which looks as if it is dying as the outside is losing all of its color. The other is doing great.
3. I have a Christmas Tree Worm. From what I've read, they are difficult to keep becuase you have to keep the coral that it is attached to alive. What does it need from me to stay alive?
4. Dieoff. How much die off should I expect? I'm seeing lots of little patches of white. Starting to grow some halimeda, which is good.
5. Cone shell snail. I understand he is a nasty guy that I don't want to keep around. Is that right?
You guys were so right about the rock. It is beautiful. Lots of colors and we got brittle stars, urchins and lots of anemones. I know the anemones may be a problem soon, but we're going to hang on to them for the time-being. The kids love them. I'm sure I'll think of more questions soon. If I can get my camera working I'm going to try to keep a photo log of our progress. TIA for any help identifying my hitch hikers!
Anna
1. Small crab hanging upside down in one of the caves I constructed. He appears to have translucent fan like structures coming off of two apendages that he sweeps into his mouth like he is filter feeding. I assume if he is filter feeding, he shouldn't be a problem. Anyone know what he is?
2. Reddish-orange coral looking. About 1/2 inch wide with 2 openings, one of each side. I have two of these, one of which looks as if it is dying as the outside is losing all of its color. The other is doing great.
3. I have a Christmas Tree Worm. From what I've read, they are difficult to keep becuase you have to keep the coral that it is attached to alive. What does it need from me to stay alive?
4. Dieoff. How much die off should I expect? I'm seeing lots of little patches of white. Starting to grow some halimeda, which is good.
5. Cone shell snail. I understand he is a nasty guy that I don't want to keep around. Is that right?
You guys were so right about the rock. It is beautiful. Lots of colors and we got brittle stars, urchins and lots of anemones. I know the anemones may be a problem soon, but we're going to hang on to them for the time-being. The kids love them. I'm sure I'll think of more questions soon. If I can get my camera working I'm going to try to keep a photo log of our progress. TIA for any help identifying my hitch hikers!
Anna