Nudibranch Found

[Nim]

Guys,
Just found a nudibranch that looks just like the polyps in the coral. I have managed to take it out but should I think about keeping it or should I discard it? I know some of them eat corals but where this nudibranch was travelling, the polyps would close up.

Please advise ASAP as I have it in a tray but its tiny (5mm length or something)

Thanks,
Nim

 

[tropicalwaters]

what does it look like? some so eat zoo's so you migth want to get rid of it just in case. However, there are some that are lettuce nudis and they sell them as reef safe.

 

[nanocubeking]

What color is it?

 

[Nim]

It looks like an orange spot zoanthid. exactly the same colour and texture as the zoo but now since its out, I can confirm its a nudibranch. Camera batteries are dead so cannot take a picture rite now

Thanks,
Nim

 

[nanocubeking]

Strange I have never heard of anything like that? Is there any black on it?

 

[Nim]

This is the one:

Nothing black on it. Its just plain orange colour. The picture is of it floating on the surface of a tray.

Nim

Another pic

 

[TylerFerretLord]

Have you noticed any damage to your zoo's?

If I'm correct, some nudibranchs will become the color of what they feed on for camouflage. It may be a predator.

Just take what I've said with a grain of salt. I wish I could help more, but I'm not 100% sure on this.

 

[Nim]

I have had the zoo only for about 3-4 weeks now and not really noticed any damage. Infact its been growing very well but there always used to be a spot always closed. This time it was right in the front and I saw this hovering between the polyps so I thought Id rather not take the risk and let it be The zoanthis is a nice 8" piece of rock and pretty dense.

Thanks
Nim

 

[Dorkhedeos]

Kill it

 

[Nim]

Thanks. I will roast it over the burner in the evening or do you think deep frying would do the work? Is there anything I need to be aware of before killing it? I suppose it is pretty toxic so I will be handling it only by tweezers.

Nim

 

[jeasko]

DEFINTELY don not squish it with your bare hands these little fellas look harmless but really pack a punch on the toxic side, have been known to cause heart palputations and loss of conciousness, so handle with care!

 

[SkiFletch]

Yeah, be VERY CAREFUL with these little buggers. Not only do they look like the things they eat (in this case zoanthid polyps) but they also concentrate the toxin that the zoanthids produce (palyotoxin) inside their own flesh as defense from predators, or careless aquarists. Also, you'll have to keep an eye out for more of these guys as they can be very very prolific and difficult to kill. Dips of Flatworm Exit work great to kill them (but I hear it's hard to find in the UK). Do remember though, FE does not kill eggs and these guys will lay many, so repeated removal will be necessary. Also watch your glass as these guys do sometimes cruise the glass looking for more zoas

 

[Nim]

Thanks guys, I will take extreme care.

Nim

 

[SkiFletch]

Follow these simple rules and you'll be fine: Don't touch them with your skin. Anything you do touch them with (and anything that impliment touches, be it gloves or tweezers) should be washed down as soon as you're done with removal. And finally, don't rub your eyes, nose, mouth, or ears with your fingers until AFTER you've washed your hands.

 

[Nim]

rite so how do I kill it?

Nim