Bugs?

wilioli

wilioli

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So I've been having issues with my zoas always being closed -- and I thought maybe its the clowns rubbing against them, or something.. anyways, I stare at the zoas everyday to see whats going on.. Today I noticed bugs! My camera is no good, forgive the 'blurriness' -- what is it?!


 
btldreef

btldreef

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From best I can see, I am going to guess it's a Zoanthid eating Nudibranch, but it could also be a Zoanthid eating spider. I'm sending you a PM with a link, compare to those photos.
 
wilioli

wilioli

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Quote:
Originally Posted by BTLDreef http:///forum/thread/382192/bugs#post_3333792
From best I can see, I am going to guess it's a Zoanthid eating Nudibranch, but it could also be a Zoanthid eating spider. I'm sending you a PM with a link, compare to those photos.
i just put in a third pic -- equally as blurry, but hopefully will help... did it have to start with 'ZOANTHID EATING'...argh! lol
 
wilioli

wilioli

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just did a fresh water dip -- and around 10 of these bugs fell out -- they are definitely nudibranches... so now how do i get them out of my tank?
 
wilioli

wilioli

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ummm... @#$#@ was the freshwater dip pH supposed to have been the same as the tanks? probably right... argh...
got back from teh lfs -- they told me that any dipping would 'KILL' the corals..and the only thing I could do was buy a 30 dollar coral banded shrimp, that MIGHT eat everything... he gave me a 75% chance of that......
 
nikesb

nikesb

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from now on you should inspect your purchases closely and use something like revive or coral rx to dip your corals. also have a magnifying glass and toothbrush to brush off eggs
 
J

jstdv8

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lots of people dip thier corals, i don't see why that would kill them if done corectly
 
bang guy

bang guy

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It wouldn't kill a healthy coral.
But it can kill a coral that has travelled 2 weeks in a dark box and placed in an underlit tank with inadequate water conditions until it sells, then transported in a cold plastic bag before being placed in freshwater laced with poison.
 
wilioli

wilioli

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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bang Guy http:///forum/thread/382192/bugs#post_3333880
It wouldn't kill a healthy coral.
But it can kill a coral that has travelled 2 weeks in a dark box and placed in an underlit tank with inadequate water conditions until it sells, then transported in a cold plastic bag before being placed in freshwater laced with poison.
i nearly shed a tear after reading that.. lol -- but ur right, when u break it down just like that, it really is true isnt' it... . i gotta find a different frag provider
 
btldreef

btldreef

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A freshwater dip on zoanthids is not going to kill them. Honestly, Coral Revive, etc is better, but freshwater dips work just fine for some corals, especially Zoanthids.
As for the Nudibranchs, just really keep an eye on any polyps in your tank (zoanthids, cloves, palys). If you see them, dip. They suck to get rid of and you do have to stay on top of them, BUT, it's not a death sentence, you can beat them.
Do yourself a favor and a) find another store and b) dip corals BEFORE they go in your tank.
 
wilioli

wilioli

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just wanted to give a quick update -- I did the freshwater dip, and since then around half of the zoas have opened up.. the rest I imagine have been damaged beyond repair. I think im gonna frag the ones that are 'good' -- dip them again, and transfer back to my tank in a couple of weeks. thanks again for your help
 
monsinour

monsinour

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Quote:
Originally Posted by Wilioli http:///forum/thread/382192/bugs#post_3337880
just wanted to give a quick update -- I did the freshwater dip, and since then around half of the zoas have opened up.. the rest I imagine have been damaged beyond repair. I think im gonna frag the ones that are 'good' -- dip them again, and transfer back to my tank in a couple of weeks. thanks again for your help
that sounds like it will work for ya. GL with your zoas.
 
btldreef

btldreef

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I would not dip right after dragging. You'd be better suited dipping the remaining zoanthids (if you feel it is necessary) and then dragging. Dipping after dragging, IMO can cause too much stress. Also, WHERE GLOVES WHEN FRAGGING ZOANTHIDS!
 
btldreef

btldreef

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I would not dip right after dragging. You'd be better suited dipping the remaining zoanthids (if you feel it is necessary) and then dragging. Dipping after dragging, IMO can cause too much stress. Also, WHERE GLOVES WHEN FRAGGING ZOANTHIDS!
 
wilioli

wilioli

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Quote:
Originally Posted by Monsinour http:///forum/thread/382192/bugs#post_3337909
Quote:
Originally Posted by Wilioli http:///forum/thread/382192/bugs#post_3337880
just wanted to give a quick update -- I did the freshwater dip, and since then around half of the zoas have opened up.. the rest I imagine have been damaged beyond repair. I think im gonna frag the ones that are 'good' -- dip them again, and transfer back to my tank in a couple of weeks. thanks again for your help
that sounds like it will work for ya. GL with your zoas.
thank you
Quote:
Originally Posted by BTLDreef http:///forum/thread/382192/bugs#post_3337928
I would not dip right after dragging. You'd be better suited dipping the remaining zoanthids (if you feel it is necessary) and then dragging. Dipping after dragging, IMO can cause too much stress. Also, WHERE GLOVES WHEN FRAGGING ZOANTHIDS!
that makes sense .. ill dip first.. then frag. AND wear gloves.. possibly a mask as well
 
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