Crinoid feeding

[JasonE]

Don't usually post pics... but thought this was cool

 

[reefman]

u sure its eating. it may be just grabbing on to it like a branch.

 

[jhale]

I don't think it's eating the acro, I thought they grabbed food from the water column.

Is that in the display tank Jason?

I know what I'm taking photos of next that's amazing looking.

 

[scumonkey]

It does look like it's feeding from the water column.....can't you see the legs curling up? That's what they look like when they feed (of course not on the acro), at least that's what mine looks like! Looks nice and healthy, how long have you had it? My black and white crinoid passed the 5 month mark last week.

 

[JasonE]

It only comes out to feed there in the evening when I feed it (it filter feeds). Talking of photos, Jonathan...:snail:

I don't think it's eating the acro, I thought they grabbed food from the water column.

Is that in the display tank Jason?

I know what I'm taking photos of next that's amazing looking.

 

[prattreef]

Cool pics Jason and good news Scumonkey. What are you guys feeding?

 

[scumonkey]

I feed cyclop-eeze, oyster eggs, Roti feast, Dt's Phyto, just hatched brine shrimp...I even gently blow the food across the legs with a turkey baster.

 

[scarf_ace1981]

neat!

 

[reefman]

i didnt know it was even possible to keep these long term. i want to get one too.

 

[prattreef]

We don't know it is possible, but 5-6months is a good start. I would still only recommend these for very experienced, very dedicated hobbyists who can accept failure as part of the learning curve.

 

[JasonE]

We're feeding oyster eggs, Ultra Min, Ultra Clam, Ultra Sea fan, cylopeeze mixed in Ultra MinS. It's early days yet (3 weeks). A couple of other things seem to elicit a feeding response too.

 

[reefman]

i can accept it. just with kickin n screamin though :biglaugh:

 

[prattreef]

Cool. Maybe we finally have diverse and improved food substitutes to make these creatures feasible. Still, I want to caution everyone before they go out and order one, that these are VERY demanding ( notice how many different things both Jason and Scumonkey are feeding) animals that have a VERY poor track record in captivity and have rarely if ever lasted past a year.

 

[EmilyT]

Its like the alien from xenon 2!

 

[JasonE]

Sorry, you're absolutely right Randy, not wanting any one to get the wrong end of the stick, I do want to clarify that we are in a lucky position to try out some different foods designed for filter feeders. Will keep you updated of any success/failure, for sure.

Cool. Maybe we finally have diverse and improved food substitutes to make these creatures feasible. Still, I want to caution everyone before they go out and order one, that these are VERY demanding ( notice how many different things both Jason and Scumonkey are feeding) animals that have a VERY poor track record in captivity and have rarely if ever lasted past a year.

 

[jhale]

I agree with Randy, leave them to the experts :fish:

J, I'll see you soon, works been busy :tired:

 

[herman]

So when are we going J???

 

[DEEPWATER]

Beautiful looking sp

Ronen

 

[jhale]

So when are we going J???

I'll speak to Jason and see what day is good for him.
Kedd said he would meet us and eat all of Jasons free pasteries
There is even coffee :shhh:

some info on why this sp is expert care only.

http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=16&cat=1908&articleid=2179

http://www.reef.edu.au/asp_pages/secb.asp?FormNo=44