Feather duster

[ndurkin]

I just bought a feather duster and now its jumped out of its tube. Im guessing this is not a good thing but I could be wrong. is this a common thing and is there anyway to get him back into the tube
Thank you for all your help

 

[dogstar]

Not too uncommon. Try to place it in rocky rubble or sand so it can be half way buried and hopfully will make a new tube and clumped to the rocks so you can move it later. Should never expose them to air or touch the tube much.

 

[gregm779]

Generally when they jump out of the tube it isn't a good sign. Most likely he's going to die unless you squeezed him out of it.

 

[justaqtcub]

Tube Worm (Feather Duster) Regeneration
I have a Feather Duster that also jumped out of his tube... well, when I went to move him, he fell out the back in trying to escape a possible preditor. So I buried him most of the way. Within 24 hours it created a new tube which was a great sign. Now, stupid me, added a few small pieces of live rock to the tank, forgetting where he was I push one rock right on top of him. This hurt him badly... his body has broken into 3 seperate pieces now. and none of them are in tubes. The LFS, who has his Masters degree, in Marine Biology, says they will act like a starfish. All 3 pieces should develop into 3 individual new feathers. Pending the water conditions are suitable. I am not sure... myself. I will keep you all posted on the progress of the individual pieces if they emerge as new feathers. Currently they are buried, so I won't know unless they emerge.
Good luck all,
JustAQTCub

 

[dogstar]

Yep, thats how most worms reprduce is by splitting. Dont know about crushing though. Good luck.