Yellow Gorgonian

Discussion in 'Soft Corals' started by adam, Jul 3, 2008.

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  1. adam

    adam Montipora Digitata

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    I have about 4 blue legged hermits on my gorgonians branches. Is this something to worry about? His polyps are not out now. What do you guys think?
    Adam
     
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  2. R34dawn

    R34dawn Ocellaris Clown

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    are there any pieces missing? the blue legged hermits are kind of predatory they might of find your gorgonian some what taste
     
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  3. tazzy695

    tazzy695 Feather Duster

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    i would be watching to make shure they are not eating it but i always thaught that hermits were more of a cleaner not pred and would only eat a coral if it was dead already
     
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  4. coral reefer

    coral reefer Giant Squid

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    I be willing to bet that the hermits are just looking for algae and other tidbits to eat! The only thing is that the Gorgonian will close up and become stressed!!! I would try to remove the hermits from the Gorgonian everytime they find their way onto it!
     
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