F famous Fish Fanatic Joined Feb 19, 2010 Messages 96 Reaction score 0 Nov 28, 2010 #1 any idea what this is? It looks like a very small slug type thing? thanks
K KittyKat Moderator Global Moderator ⚒️ Joined Sep 24, 2005 Messages 6,886 Reaction score 0 Location GB Nov 28, 2010 #2 It is a Nudibranch, a sea slug. Not sure which species, would be easier to tell under daylight lighting.
It is a Nudibranch, a sea slug. Not sure which species, would be easier to tell under daylight lighting.
OP OP F famous Fish Fanatic Joined Feb 19, 2010 Messages 96 Reaction score 0 Nov 28, 2010 #3 thanks is it likely to be harmful? I tried to catch it just in case but it got caught in the current and i have lost it now
thanks is it likely to be harmful? I tried to catch it just in case but it got caught in the current and i have lost it now
-Nemo- Build-A-Reef Joined Feb 3, 2007 Messages 1,988 Reaction score 0 Location Up-State New York Nov 28, 2010 #4 Depends on what kind it is. There are some that will eat corals.
OP OP F famous Fish Fanatic Joined Feb 19, 2010 Messages 96 Reaction score 0 Nov 28, 2010 #5 ok thanks, when i next see it i will take it out just in case
seffieuk I used to be indecisive but now I'm not so sure! Joined Apr 24, 2005 Messages 11,133 Reaction score 0 Location near Hockley, Essex UK Nov 29, 2010 #6 famous said: ok thanks, when i next see it i will take it out just in case Click to expand... Dont kill it, keep it and take a good photo, looks very like a berghia, if it is then it can go back in your tank it eats aiptasia Seffie x
famous said: ok thanks, when i next see it i will take it out just in case Click to expand... Dont kill it, keep it and take a good photo, looks very like a berghia, if it is then it can go back in your tank it eats aiptasia Seffie x
OP OP F famous Fish Fanatic Joined Feb 19, 2010 Messages 96 Reaction score 0 Nov 29, 2010 #7 I think you could be right there. I will take a better picture when i find it again thanks
-Nemo- Build-A-Reef Joined Feb 3, 2007 Messages 1,988 Reaction score 0 Location Up-State New York Nov 29, 2010 #8 Zoa eating nudibranches look very similar to berghia... just a btw.