Ctenophore... are they bad?

[oicu2]

I've got one stuck to my yellow figi leather. I can see its tentacle reach all the way across my tank then it reels it back in. Its body is clear and flat. Should I remove it? If so, how? It's cool the way it goes "fishing", but I don't want it in there if it is bad. Anyone have experiences with them? I think they are also called comb jelly, right? Any advice would be great!!

Katherine

 

[charlesr1958]

I have never heard of them being a problem to their host coral and would leave it there. Here is a great article about them.

http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2004-03/rs/index.php

Chuck

 

[oicu2]

Wow, Chuck thanks so much for the information. What a relief to know my coral won't be harmed. You are blessed to live in the Philippines. I'll bet you do alot of scuba diving. I wish I could learn how to scuba dive but I can't even swim, too busy running from hurricanes. Anyway, thank you for the link.

Katherine

 

[charlesr1958]

Very welcome

Chuck