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 Posted: Wed Sep 10, 2008 1:56 pm
Basics: 30-gal marine tank with two False Percula Clownfish, hermit crabs, 1 Chocolate Chip Starfish, 1 Blue Devil Damsel, 2 Turbo Snails, and 1 Yellowtail Blue Damsel. No coral/live rock in the tank, and none of the fish are recent additions.
1. For the last week or so I've been hearing the gravel in my tank being picked up and dropped, usually at night. In addition, the gravel has been formed into little hills and valleys. Every time I go over to my tank, none of the fish are doing anything. I recall my sister's African Cichlids doing that before her baby fish were born, and was wondering if it might be the same thing. If it is, which fish is the one having babies? If it isn't, then what's going on?
2. Yesterday when I went to go watch my fish, I found some nasty little pink worm-things crawling around in my gravel. gonk None of them are any bigger than an inch; if they are that large. They taper at one end, and that end is orangeish. I'm concerned they might be harmful. Could anyone tell me what they are, or if they ARE harmful?
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Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2008 12:11 pm
Hello,
I'm sorry I can't really help you with your questions, since I have very limited experience with marine fish. I've only kept a beaugregory damselfish, a blenny, a gobby and a brittle starfish for a short while.
I could pose several theories though, it could be the damselfish, since in nature they live between the rocks, maybe they are trying to make a little home? I remember my damsel did burrow under the live rock. Or maybe the clownfish are trying to make a burrow/nest? Though I thought they were more fond of anemonies. I think if you see a fish defending a vally, then you got your prime suspect.
It might also be your hermits? Maybe they are digging in search for new shells to change in?
Ah, I don't know what they are, but worms can never be good. I would personally just give the tank a thorough cleaning then. Meaning taking out all the fish, save some of their water for the right bacterias, and then wash the gravel and the tank thoroughly. At least that's my opinion on it.
I hope someone with more experience in this area can come along and help you though. Good luck!
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Ammonia Spike Vice Captain
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Posted: Sun Jan 04, 2009 6:13 pm
If the worms are in the saltwater tank, they're probably just bristleworms or something. No big deal.
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