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03-29-2008, 05:19 PM
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| | Coral Banded Shrimp
Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: CT Age: 28
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|  Devil's Hand Parasite? What is this?
Hey all,
I've tried to do a little research today, but haven't come up with anything yet. I bought a devil's hand and now last night I noticed on one of the "fingers" something moving around just under the suface of the coral. (It kind of reminds me of those black beetles crawling under the guys skin in "The Mummy", only moving much slower). Whatever is under there is releasing a few 3 to 4" long silk-like threads - maybe trying to eat? I have a pick of the bump on the nearest finger. 
Does anyone have an idea what this is? Is it just part of the coral or some kind of parasite? What to do? Thanks. _________ http://www.3reef.com/forums/3reef-vi...deo-47998.html
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03-29-2008, 05:36 PM
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| | Dragon Wrasse
Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Louisville, GA Age: 44
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flat worms? did you dip the coral b4 you put it in your tank? _________ 6yrold /55gal/ Emperor 400/ AquaC Remora/ 48"T6HO ,Engineer Goby, Foxfaced Rabbitfish, MaroonClown, Convict Damsel, nerites, ceriths, nassarius, a few red claws, hermits, FingerLeather, Pineapple, pavona, 2 Toadstools (preggo. momma & 1st baby), Staghorn Montipora, and a partridge in a pear tree.
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03-29-2008, 06:13 PM
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| | Coral Banded Shrimp
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No, should I take it out for a quick fresh water dip now? I know fish can do 1-5 minutes, but how long for a devil's hand coral? And do they need some 'stress zyme' in the water? I'll be using tap, b/c it's very good pH where I live. | |
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03-29-2008, 06:25 PM
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| | Dragon Wrasse
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Originally Posted by Bogie  No, should I take it out for a quick fresh water dip now? I know fish can do 1-5 minutes, but how long for a devil's hand coral? And do they need some 'stress zyme' in the water? I'll be using tap, b/c it's very good pH where I live. |
Like I said in the pm, I wouldn't fresh water dip. No stress zyme either.
Did you just buy this? did you acclimate it? It's not open yet... maybe it's the tentacles coming out???
I'd honestly wait a few days to see if it grows or moves. It may go away on it's own... | |
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