Ewww....What is this???

[gemmy]

So I found this blob hanging out in a cave on my live rock. It does not seem to like light and retracts when poked. It kinda reminds me of a mushroom (due to its shape) and it is firmly attached to the rock it is on.

 

[meowzer]

Could be a type of tunicate.....

 

[bigarn]

Looks like a tar ball...

 

[gemmy]

Quote:
Originally Posted by meowzer http:///t/387925/ewww-what-is-this#post_3417233
Could be a type of tunicate.....
Maybe, I forgot to add the rock that it is growing on is dry, fossilized rock. It also looks like it has a slit for a mouth.
Quote:
Originally Posted by bigarn http:///t/387925/ewww-what-is-this#post_3417235
Looks like a tar ball...
It does, but do they have mouths.

 

[bang guy]

It's a type of Limpet - Scutus sp.

 

[slice]

Its the black hearted scourge of all Flyers fans...it will follow you all the days of your life
Go 'Canes!!
...sorry....but next week this time I will have my Ron Francis jersey on, waiting in line for a Stella and a pulled pork sandwich....

 

[gemmy]

Quote:
Originally Posted by Bang Guy http:///t/387925/ewww-what-is-this#post_3417247
It's a type of Limpet - Scutus sp.
Would you say it's good or bad in a reef tank? About half the sites I just looked at said they are reef safe and the other half say they eat corals.
Apparently, the mouth was the shell.

 

[bang guy]

I would call them slightly beneficial.

 

[gemmy]

Quote:
Originally Posted by Bang Guy http:///t/387925/ewww-what-is-this#post_3417264
I would call them slightly beneficial.
Thanks!
I would call it up for adoption then.
Anyone want a limpet?

 

[al&burke]

Quote:
Originally Posted by Slice http:///t/387925/ewww-what-is-this#post_3417253
Its the black hearted scourge of all Flyers fans...it will follow you all the days of your life
Go 'Canes!!
...sorry....but next week this time I will have my Ron Francis jersey on, waiting in line for a Stella and a pulled pork sandwich....
That's funny - Sorry Gemmy

 

[1guydude]

is a stella a beer?
are u Canadian slice

 

[cranberry]

Quote:
Originally Posted by Gemmy http:///t/387925/ewww-what-is-this#post_3417687
Thanks!
I would call it up for adoption then.
Anyone want a limpet?
Me! I actually don't have any pictures of a scutus.

 

[gemmy]

Quote:
Originally Posted by Cranberry http:///t/387925/ewww-what-is-this#post_3417799
Me! I actually don't have any pictures of a scutus.
If you want it, you can have it. Just send me a PM.

 

[teresaq]

isnt a common name for those and elephant slug or nudi

 

[bang guy]

I've heard "Elephant Slug" - yes.

 

[michaeltx]

I had one in my tank for a long time then it dis-appeared never to be seen again. great little things roaming all over the tank.
Mike

 

[gemmy]

Quote:
Originally Posted by MichaelTX http:///t/387925/ewww-what-is-this#post_3417976
I had one in my tank for a long time then it dis-appeared never to be seen again. great little things roaming all over the tank.
Mike
OMG, I just realized what might be knocking over some of my corals. This scutus just seems a little on the big side for my tank. It is neat looking.