Recent content by Chucker

"open at both ends" is a key ID point. I'd say you have a bunch of nice tunicates.

The one in his previous thread http://www.reefs.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=89043 :wink:

Sounds like Valonia. See http://www.reefs.org/hhfaq/pages/main_pages/faq_algae.htm for more info

Some of the little guys that hatch out back...

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I'd be extremely worried if someone was relying on the water they drink for electrolytes. As far as I'm concerned, it's an old wive's tale. The food you eat should be more than sufficient for that. Stop and think about it for a moment.... Athletes don't drink water for quick electrolyte...

IIRC, Charles DeVito mentioned these cardinals a few million years ago on Reefkeepers... You might want to see how far back Topica archives stuff, Shane.

Actually, I thought John had the right idea... I just confirmed it by looking it up in Ruppert and Barnes - Invertebrate Zoology.

Agreed on both IDs.

I think you got it right already - daisy polyps.

They can come on livestock too - I acquired one on an Astrea snail.

Your ID is likely correct. I've seen aips that had a foot running 3-4", and a fully expanded oral disc and tentacles that spanned nearly 5".

Rule #2 - Rule #1 also applies when asking questions.

Advanced Aquarist hasn't been out quite that long yet :wink: Toonen's article can be found here on RDO though - see http://www.reefs.org/library/talklog/r_ ... 02500.html

The "umbrella thing" is part of the worm itself. Think larger, and look at a fanworm you'd buy at the LFS.... you'll see the same structure. It is indeed an operculum (as JB mentioned), and is composed of numerous setae. The structure is found in serpulid and spirorbid worms (which is what...