zoas worm

dbestnindy

Member
I have taken my zoas out a few times because of nudis. When I used the turkey baster this worm came out. Also wanted to know about the white stem (is it part of the zoa or something else?)

 

dbestnindy

Member
I also have another colony of zoas (not pictured) on the same rock as a clam. I haven't seen any damage from nudi's on that one but what would be a solution if (I am sure it will) they have spread to it? Both are attached and have been for some time.
 

bang guy

Moderator
In you first picture I see:
Amphipods
A Eunicid Worm - May or may not be harmful - it's a coin flip for that Genus
A Fireworm - looks to be a baby of a beneficial species
I don't know what I'm supposed to be looking for in the second pic. They look like normal Protopalythoa.
 

bang guy

Moderator
It's a type of sponge, not part of the Zoa. You can remove it if you feel like it but it won't cause any harm and may actually help protect against predators.
I wouldn't put the Eunicid back in the tank. They can be fun in a species tank though. The Fireworm I would put right back. They are excellent detrivores.
 
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