Feather Dusters????

[bkoz]

I have Caulerpa in my fuge and I have what looks like a bunch of feather dusters groing on it. I also have a few hydroids so I know the differance and its noticable. These look like little feather dusters with tubes and theyre kinda purpleish/white and brown, could they be somthing else?. If they are feather dusters should I put them in my display?? Reason I ask is im getting rid of the Caulerpa and going to Chaeto soon.

 

[cd77]

Picture? Maybe majano?

 

[jjmcat]

These are feather dusters.

 

[LeslieH]

The description sounds right for small Bispira or Branchiomma feather dusters which have soft flexible tubes. These tend to reproduce by splitting off clones and rapidly build up large populations. If threatened by a predator they may start swimming, tube and all. They'll be just as happy among Chaetomorpha in your fuge as they are among Caulerpa.

 

[bkoz]

jj, thats what they look like. Can I put some of them in my display?? If so how and were would I put them? Thanks for the help everyone.

 

[K' Family Reef]

hey dude they are GREAT for your system!
help filter the water etc... some people try to create whats called a benthic or cryptic fuge using these - might search it here on RC to learn more - i would say you are lucky to have these!

regards

 

[LeslieH]

Put them anywhere there's good water current. They'll move around if they don't like the original location. Problem is, they're small & tasty. If you had worm-eating fish or crabs they may not last long in your display.