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  1. Biocube

    Biocube Giant Squid

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    I think your right. Should I worry if they are in my Fuge? From what I see they can be nasty your DT.
     
    Biocube, Mar 4, 2012
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  2. SushiGirl

    SushiGirl Barracuda

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    It'll be fine. They're not really nasty anywhere, though they can bug your corals (like zoas) until they get used to them being there.
     
    SushiGirl, Mar 4, 2012
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  3. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    They feed on suspended particles so a fuge is the perfect place for them since the systems water is moving right through it.

    If I had this issue I would remove the ones you can see and reduce feedings to the display.
     
    Corailline, Mar 4, 2012
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  4. Biocube

    Biocube Giant Squid

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    Thanks for the help guys!

    Karma for all! :)
     
    Biocube, Mar 4, 2012
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  5. Mobalized

    Mobalized Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    Biocube, I've had them in my sump for months and they don't really seem to bother anything
     
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  6. Biocube

    Biocube Giant Squid

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    They ever sting you?
     
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  7. Mobalized

    Mobalized Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    Not in that stage of life but I believe the free swimmers have. It started with like 2 of them and they keep spreading im my sump
     
    Mobalized, Mar 4, 2012
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  8. SushiGirl

    SushiGirl Barracuda

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    I have them in my sump & display. I've not been stung by one.
     
    SushiGirl, Mar 4, 2012
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  9. Jennifer

    Jennifer Astrea Snail

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    I had them in my DT for a little while and then they just disappeared. They never seemed to bug things too much, they would extend a lot once the lights were out. I was never stung by any of them though.
     
    Jennifer, Mar 4, 2012
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  10. SwimsWithFish

    SwimsWithFish Giant Squid

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    You've been stung by your hydroids? I've got a TON on my glass. I just squish then with the mag float.
     
    SwimsWithFish, Mar 4, 2012
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