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FAQs about Non-Vertebrate Animal Identification
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Mixed
Questions ~ 9//15/07
Greetings WWM Crew,
<Jay>
MAJOR Kudos on the site, I found it while researching some general info
on live rock and have been glued to it ever since. I recently dove
(pun?) into the saltwater realm with a 55g FOWLR adventure. I have been
diving for years and figured adding some underwater realm to my everyday
life could help fill in the gaps between diving trips. I added around 20
lbs of cured Fiji Live Rock from my LFS. My roommate hit the jackpot a
few years ago when a Filipino Zebra Moray hitchhiked on his live rock,
and although I have not had anything of that caliber pop out I have to
say I am amazed at the life that has sprung up in only a 2 week period
while I continue to cycle the tank. My first question is a sponge ID
(picture attached).
<Mmm, nothing attached>
While browsing the site I seem to think it may be a Syconoid sponge -
perhaps a Leucetta dafni?
Although the two "mouths" seem to point to something else. I am also
concerned that although this sponge seems to have survived the curing
process, it does seem compacted against the live rock. Approximately how
long until this sponge (assuming it is a sponge) starts to decay if it
is indeed just a lifeless shell?
<Days to months...>
The rock was cured over a 2 week period. I would be inclined to remove
it if I am able to see signs of decay. I also seem to have inherited
some feather dusters of some type (see attached II - possibly a Bispira
Variegata?) and another deep red flat duster type worm which at the
moment does not seem interested in posing for a snapshot.
<Again, no pics to be found>
This morning after turning the 2 t8 (actinic and full spectrum) bulbs I
also noticed several small (1/4'') clear shrimp like creatures scurrying
for cover. At first I was concerned they may be juvi Mantis Shrimp, and
although after researching the Mantis on your site (kudos again for the
wealth of information!) has informed me that these are indeed extremely
interesting creatures, I did not plan on dedicating my tank to their
devices.
<Heee! Even the best laid plans...>
I researched some other arthropods and they may fit that bill, my
question is - If I do not take action to remove them, approximately how
long should I wait until they mature enough to where I can positively ID
them as Mantis and not beneficial arthropods?
<A few weeks likely>
I would hate to start adding fish (O. Niger Trigger and False Percula
Clown are planned although I will be moving the Trigger into the
downstairs into a 125 gallon with the Zebra Moray when he gets
larger...comments welcome on the stock) only to be knowingly harboring
them with a voracious predator.
<The Odonus trigger will take care of these>
I appreciate your input and thank you for your time and dedication to
this wonderful hobby,
Jay
<Thank you for your kind, encouraging words. Bob Fenner>
Attachment Follow up 9//15/07
Apologies the attachments I spoke of in my previous e-mail are contained
within.
Jay
<Ah, are a sponge of some sort and a featherduster worm... can't be sure
of species. BobF> |
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Tiny Chiton,
Or Something Else? – 09/14/07
Hello,
<Hi there, Mich here.>
I'm hopeful you can ID these little creatures which have shown up in my
24g AquaPod this past week. I've posted the linked photos on reefcentral
and with my local club and people are leaning towards a chiton or some
type of pod, I just want to ensure that whatever they are they are
harmless to my fish & corals. These are tiny (see photo with finger for
reference)
<WOW!!!! The third finger photo really puts it into perspective!!!!!
That was not at all what I was expecting!! Super tiny! I'm not sure how
you managed to get the other two pic but good for you! Quite amazing
considering just how small these critters are. Excellent job with the
photography!>
little "bugs" and are seen on the LR and on/near corals. The only thing
I added recently was some macro from FL (didn't think to QT it, now I
realize the error in my ways).
<Ahh, yes, we all do dumb things at times.>
When I went to grab some off a piece of LR they moved faster then I
expected, not Mysid/pod running fast but faster then a snail. In the 2
larger photos the "head" or at least the way it was running, is on the
left.
<Yes is unusual, almost looks like horns.>
http://members.aol.com/vcandiv/fish/thing1.jpg
http://members.aol.com/vcandiv/fish/thing2.jpg
http://members.aol.com/vcandiv/fish/thing3.jpg
Thank you in advance for any ID
<I'm not really sure. If they are Chitons they are the smallest I've
ever seen. Chitons generally have eight linearly arranged overlapping
articulating plates, which make up the shell. I can't make these out in
the photo perhaps you can tell. But the antennae make me think this is
not a chiton, but I'm not sure what it is. Check the daily FAQ's later
today. I'm hoping RMF will chime in and you can see his response here:
http://www.wetwebmedia.com/daily_faqs3.htm ><<No se. RMF>>
Candi
<Cheers, and kudos to you Candi on some neat pics! Mich> |
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Hi Guys I Need Some Help
Identifying This Item...Me Too! 9/10/07
Hi guys
<Hi Chris, Mich here.>
I need some help identifying this item...
<Me too!>
He showed up on some live rock and looks like he is boring his way
through the rock, he seems to be eating a 1/3" hole in the rock.
<This seems unlikely to me. I suspect it is just living in the hole. But
could be wrong. Why do you say it appears to be eating a hole in the
rock?>
Its brown and about 1" tall with a 1/3" circumference. I have had a
tough time trying to describe it to search for it, also turned up no
results on Google and other aquarium related boards.
<Well how about 20 questions? Does it react to touch or light? How does
it feel? Hard, soft, smooth, rubbery? Does it move? If so how does it
move? Fast? Slow? Does it appear to have a shell? Can you get a picture
from a different angle? Are you using the macro feature (symbol usually
looks like a flower) on your camera? Can you provide any more
description, distinguishing features? My best guess, and is only a
guess, is some type of sea cucumber. Mich>
Chris Edwards |
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Likely a Sipunculid... RMF |
What Is This!?! Nerite Snail Egg
Capsules 9/10/07
Ok.. I have a 90g tank.. and just moved across town.. and set up all
my rock/sand/water in new 90g tank with built in overflow...well...
needless to say the move made my tank angry.
<I'm sorry your tank is upset.>
and I am now getting over the wave of algae that happened.. but I am
finding a large amount of rust colored flat worms
<So long as they are not too big, they are generally beneficial
detritivores.>
(which I am taking care of)
<???>
and alot
<This is not a word. Should be “a lot”. I mention just for Bob, as it is
one of his pet peeves… Right RMF? ;) >
of these white hard disks I don't know where they came from if they are
related to the rust flatworms, or if they are a parasite or not.. take a
look and let me know please. As I said they are hard, white and cannot
be siphoned off of the rock.
<These are completely harmless Nerite Snail egg capsules, nothing to
worry about. You can read more about them here:
http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/sept2003/invert.htm
Hope your tank gets happier! Mich> |
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Some Odd Creatures 9/7/07
Hi Crew!
<Hi Christopher, Mich here.>
Fairly new to Marine keeping, so wonder if you can help out. I'm
wondering what some of these creatures are! Also wondering if you have
any suggestions for changes to my tank, if stuff should be moved around,
or changed in any way.
<I will take a look and see what we can figure out!>
First off a quick introduction. 55G Marine tank. About 5 months old. 3
Chromis, 2 Clowns (which have lymph I'm having trouble getting rid of)
<Yikes!>
1 yellow tang
<This tank is too small for this fish. It should be in a tank of at
least 75 gallons, preferably more...>
and 1 Kleini (to eat Aiptasia he's temporary)
<Hope the tang is too!>
a few hermits, an emerald crab,
<Not to be trusted in my opinion>
cleaner shrimp and a reef safe red lobster (he's precious but shy!)
Ammonia 0, nitrite 0, nitrate 5-10,
<Lower is better.>
sal 1.022,
<Higher is better, 1.023-1.025.>
phosphate 0, calcium
450, temp 77-80.
<OK.>
The picture ending in 001, it looks like a shrimp and it seems to have
had babies, and lots of them, what is it?
<It is a Scud or Gammarus shrimp (Gammaridean amphipod). A beneficial
addition to your tank and a tasty snack for your fish!>
Ending in 003 and 004, next to my Xenia (I think that's what the pink
stuff is called)
<Likely so. Does it pulse? If so then it is definitely Xenia.>
is something soft that moves in the current, is black, and has grown to
be about 2 cm long. Any idea what it is? Is it a sponge? It looks a bit
furry! Haha!
<It could be a sponge or possibly an alga of some sort.><<Looks like a
dead Neomeris covered by BGA... RMF>>
And lastly, the picture ending in 005, is a picture of my tank. Just
wondering if you have any suggestions as good help where I live is hard
to find.
<Umm, I hope you don't take offense at this, but perhaps attending MACNA
next weekend and listening to Scott Fellman's presentation on
"Aquascaping for the Aesthetically Challenged" might help you. I think
you could do more with your rockwork. There are definitely some more
interesting arrangement possibilities, you may want to take a look at
some other tanks out there. Adding a background or painting the back of
the tank would improve the overall look. I can't tell if there is a
refugium tied into your system, but this would undoubtedly be a benefit.
More here and related links in blue:
http://www.wetwebmedia.com/refugium.htm >
Any chance you could e-mail me back your reply?
<Is the standard operating procedure as well as posting on the dailies
queries page and then in the appropriate area on the website.>
I'm not very good at finding stuff on your site yet, still a newbie.
<Takes some time.>
Thanks for a great site and any insight you might have!
<Welcome!>
Best regards,
<Cheers, Mich>
Christopher
Ps. If you have any tips on getting rid of lymph let me know, haven't
found much other than time so far!
<Ugh, disease ID and treatment in fish is sooo not my strong point...
how ironic that I'm also a nurse, huh?
Have you seen these pages?
http://www.wetwebmedia.com/clnfshdisart.htm
http://www.wetwebmedia.com/lymphfaqs.htm
http://www.wetwebmedia.com/lymphfaq2.htm >
Have a fantastic day crew!
<Wishing you the same! Mich> |
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Please What
is Growing on My Live Rock? Could be Anything! Maybe Palythoa.
9/4/07
Hi all
<Hi John, Mich here.>
I have searched your web page for pictures, but can’t seem to figure out
what this is.
<Me neither! Is a really fuzzy pic of something! You, my friend, need to
find your camera's macro setting (usually looks like a flower) and use
it! ;) >
The tank has been cycling for only two weeks now. Can you please help, I
just want to know if it’s good or bad.
<I think what *might* be in the center of this pic is a Palythoa, a
coral polyp and would be a fine addition to your tank. You can read more
about my guess here:
http://www.wetwebmedia.com/zoanthid.htm >
Sorry for the bad picture.
<Good grief!>
Thank you in advance. john
<Welcome! Mich> |
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