featherduster former home

[ekclark]

One of my featherdusters abandoned its home and is now (I Hope) safely hiding in some rock. I was wondering what I should do with its old tube? It is just sagging and I assume being broken down my the water. Will it cause nitrates to rise or will it just help give back like an invert molt? Thanks.

 

[ekclark]

bump

 

[carrie1429]

Your sure that the worm isn't still in the tube? Featherdusters will sometimes shed their crowns (feather part) occasionally. But the worm could still be in the tube. I would leave the tube in. Even if the worm is gone your clean-up crew should take care of it.

 

[krishj39]

yeah, it could still be in the tube, but regardless, having an empty tube in your tank isn't going to cause any problems to your water chemistry. They take a LONG time to decompose anyway. The only reason you might consider taking an empty tube out is if you don't like the way it looks.