monkiboy August 23, 2013 Share August 23, 2013 what is this? it is about the size of a quarter it spits out this mucus web about three to four inches wide in the water column and four inches out. it is clear and spiderweb like, then a few minutes later sucks it back in or the fish have destroyed the mucus thinking it's food and it's retracted what is left. thanks for your help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miggs76 August 23, 2013 Share August 23, 2013 I'd say a vermetid snail, but I've never seen one spit a web 3-4 inches wide...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkiboy August 23, 2013 Author Share August 23, 2013 I'd say a vermetid snail, but I've never seen one spit a web 3-4 inches wide...... i'm pretty sure you're right. looking at google images there are some that match exactly despite most being more tube like and narrow. here's one that looks exactly like mine: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surf&turf August 23, 2013 Share August 23, 2013 I'd say a vermetid snail, but I've never seen one spit a web 3-4 inches wide...... +2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkiboy August 23, 2013 Author Share August 23, 2013 yep - gross web action... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coral Hind August 23, 2013 Share August 23, 2013 They are pretty much harmless filter feeders unless they are near a coral and the feeding strings irritate the coral and cause it to stay closed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NateCamReef August 23, 2013 Share August 23, 2013 I have a red monti that grew around a couple of these in my tank. They do sting the monti and cause is to turn white/deteriorate. I think you can pop them off with a screw driver or something strong like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coral Hind August 23, 2013 Share August 23, 2013 You can cover the tube opening with a drop of superglue to seal them in or just use something hard to smash them if you want it gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Origami August 23, 2013 Share August 23, 2013 Personally, I like them for the most part. Like bristle worms, nassarius snails, and brittle stars, they reveal themselves during feeding time and demonstrate the diversity of inhabitants in the tank. Unless it's really a problem, I leave them alone. Just realize that their tubes can cut you if you're moving the rock. They're pretty thin and, should the break, the edges can be sharp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integral9 August 23, 2013 Share August 23, 2013 Got one under my finger nail the other day. Dang that hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkiboy August 23, 2013 Author Share August 23, 2013 thanks guys. this is in a dedicated clown and nem tank so no problems as of yet other than the mucus spitting out every feeding isn't pleasant to look at and the fish get wrapped in it trying to eat it. i'll zap 'em with a laser if it really comes to me removing them. thanks for the quick id, folks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integral9 August 23, 2013 Share August 23, 2013 de rien Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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