Resolved What is growing on my rock??? Answer: Homotrema rubrum

Discussion in 'ID This!' started by stauchistory, Sep 9, 2010.

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  1. Skylark

    Skylark Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    I've have some in my tank a couple of years now and they never seem to spread, they also never get much larger than 1 cm, the exposed ones (not in a hole) have all since been eaten.
     
    Skylark, Sep 9, 2010
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  2. SAY

    SAY Ocellaris Clown

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    i agree. nothing to worry about.
     
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  3. amcarrig

    amcarrig Super Moderator

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    From the article I linked to:

    Homotrema seldom get larger than an eighth or quarter of an inch in height, but their brilliant color renders them very obvious.

    Not likely.
     
    amcarrig, Sep 9, 2010
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  4. stauchistory

    stauchistory Feather Duster

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    Thanks to everyone for the responses and to amcarrig for the ID assistance. +1 for the great link too. I started reading it over and will finish it tonight. Pretty neat find in my tank, and glad my daughter found it and pointed it out.
     
    stauchistory, Sep 9, 2010
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  5. chelltom

    chelltom Skunk Shrimp

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    could it be a small piece of xenia
     
    chelltom, Sep 9, 2010
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