hitch hikers in LR

[192clark]

I just got some rock from livestockusa.com. There were about 4 nudibranks (sp). The rock was not in water but was sealed in plastic with damp news paper. My question is could those nudibranks be alive? I set them aside in some water just to see if they eventually move around. I am thinking if they were out of water from Tonga to Charleston, SC that they are probably dead. Any thoughts!

 

[SaltyDr]

Some life is very tough. Do they smell aweful? If so they are most likely dead. If not, wait and see. You'd be surprised at what may survive. Post some pictures.

 

[Paintbug]

honestly most nudibranches are not something you want in the tank anyway. any chance of getting a pic since they are off the rock?

 

[Bambalam]

I've got to agree with Paintbug - I wouldn't want a nudi in my tank. They have been known to nuke a tank when they die.

 

[pixburg-reefer]

It depends on what kind of nudibranch it is. What color is it and what does the shape look like? Lettuce nudis are not bad, and neither are the burghia ones. Most likely though, you really don't want them in your tank. Most are toxic and feed on special/specific items like certain sponges, corals, anemones, etc. One they no longer have a food source, they die and can cause problems.

Kelly

 

[192clark]

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I have not used photo bucket in a while I hope these pics come through

 

[192clark]

 

[192clark]

 

[Bambalam]

NASTY!!

 

[192clark]

Nasty? Is it a nudibranch?

 

[Fraggle Rock2]

Yecchh! RIP, and thank God!

 

[Paintbug]

those are Cryptoplax larvaeformis chitons. Cryptoplax sp. at least. they are good algae eaters but they do get kinda big.

 

[192clark]

I really do not think they are alive. Its been a couple of hrs and no movement. I'll leave them until tomorrow and see what happens.

 

[Paintbug]

are they in water? they may pull through hope so