Unresolved UNKNOWN Hitchhiker poop!?

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  1. Jcaudillo

    Jcaudillo Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    I have just droped a new piece of Jakarta live rock into my tank and noticed the next morning i have alot of Poop like material all around the rock. I attached a picture so you can see what i am talking about and ideas on what it could be...
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  3. 2in10

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    Probably is, no problem if your tank has cycled. If it has not then it will help cycle the tank. It's all good.
     
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  4. Jcaudillo

    Jcaudillo Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Thanks for the reply yeah i figured that but i am wondering that could be laying such massive little squirts all around the rock.. hehe only time will tell i guess :confused:
     
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    Could be snail or hermit droppings. What all do you have in the tank?
     
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  9. Jcaudillo

    Jcaudillo Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    I do have two Small Small Red leg crabs but these Droppings are the size of them so i doubt that. Also three Small Nassarius snails which are babies and could not do so much damage in the pooping area. As well as two other Turbo snails which are small in size no where near able to lay some droppings this size. Still no sign of what could have left these little presents. There are alot of little caves / wholes in the rock where there might be a hitchhiker hidding but no sign of him/her yet. I will keep this thread updated. Any other ideas on what it could be...
     
  10. Jcaudillo

    Jcaudillo Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Could be hiding anywhere... The rock it self has alot of holes / cave areas. :Shrug:

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    THIS PICTURE YOU CAN SEE THE DROPPINGS WELL... :-X
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  11. NeighborTomita

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    That hermit crab on top of the rock is a very plausible suspect. The droppings aren't overly huge or anything, I wouldn't worry too much about it. Just enjoy your tank :)
     
  12. Jcaudillo

    Jcaudillo Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Hmm could be thanks a bunch for all the replys :D