ID's Please!

rad1687 · #1 08/07/2007, 02:34 PM

I have a few of these feathery growths on the live rock. 3 of them are white, and one is red. What are they?

The hermit crab has one growing out of his shell! (look to the right)

What sort of snail is this? Thanks!

Andrew · #2 08/07/2007, 02:37 PM

Just harmless feather dusters.

http://www.melevsreef.com/id/tube.html

rad1687 · #3 08/07/2007, 02:38 PM

What can I do to make them growl larger? They are beautiful!

Andrew · #4 08/07/2007, 02:41 PM

The ones on your rock will stay that size, but your lfs should sell larger ones.

ChrisKil · #5 08/07/2007, 02:51 PM

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Originally posted by Andrew
The ones on your rock will stay that size, but your lfs should sell larger ones.

The tiny feather dusters that come in on live rock never get any larger?

Craig731 · #6 08/07/2007, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ChrisKil
The tiny feather dusters that come in on live rock never get any larger?

Mine reproduce like crazy, but usually just get 1 - 1 1/2 inches before their crown starts to tear and they die.

inlandreef · #7 08/07/2007, 03:16 PM

The snail looks like a Cerith

mskohl · #8 08/07/2007, 03:31 PM

If you feed phyto, they'll grow and multiply. Though, they really don't get much bigger. There are lots of bigger worms you can buy though. Feather dusters come in a variety of colors. Also, check out coco worms! I love those.

pagojoe · #9 08/07/2007, 11:52 PM

Yup, the snail is a cerith. It looks like Cerithium menkei, from Baja California or points south.

Cheers,

Don

schoch79 · #10 08/08/2007, 02:04 AM

Feather dusters and cerith. Both are great to have. And yes, LFS's will have some that are huge compared to the ones that you have. Personally though I kinda like the little ones better.