Another new Critter.

Andrew_3896 · Nov 30, 2019

I swear I am doing this every week. Not sure if that’s a good thing or bad thing.

There is something that comes out of the rock.

What is it.

Thanks

Auquanut · Nov 30, 2019

That is SO weird! Is it alway in the same spot? Following.

Andrew_3896 · Nov 30, 2019

First time I have seen it. Just to confirm. This is what’ve am talking about.

Here is a pic from the video.

Auquanut · Nov 30, 2019

In the video it looked like it was opening and closing a mouth like some kind of tiny eel. Is that what you saw?

Andrew_3896 · Nov 30, 2019

Yes. It is very weird.

Auquanut · Nov 30, 2019

Okay. As no one else seems willing to venture an ID on this thing, I'll give it a shot. It appears to be a very small Kracken or some relative from the genus Seamonsterum. As they have a reputation for getting very large, and destroying entire civilizations, I would probably remove it. Sorry. Couldn't resist.

I have absolutely no idea. I'm sure someone will provide a reasonable explanation soon. Probably wouldn't be a bad idea to grab it if you can. When in doubt, get it out.

CasaReefer · Nov 30, 2019

Auquanut said:
Okay. As no one else seems willing to venture an ID on this thing, I'll give it a shot. It appears to be a very small Kracken or some relative from the genus Seamonsterum. As they have a reputation for getting very large, and destroying entire civilizations, I would probably remove it. Sorry. Couldn't resist. I have absolutely no idea. I'm sure someone will provide a reasonable explanation soon. Probably wouldn't be a bad idea to grab it if you can. When in doubt, get it out.

lol...

Auquanut · Dec 1, 2019

Sorry @Andrew_3896, but I gotta bump this thread. I've watched the video over and over, and done what research I can in my limited capacity and can't find anything like it. Have you seen it again? Any chance you can get another video?

mta_morrow · Dec 1, 2019

Hmmm. Not positive so let’s ask for a bit more help. #reefsquad @KJ

Billldg · Dec 1, 2019

Honestly I don't know, it really looks like some sort of eel to me also.

DSC reef · Dec 1, 2019

I can see antenna, I'm guessing maybe eunicid. If so, not reef safe. If you can remove that rock you can try getting it out for a better ID.

KJ · Dec 1, 2019

Hard to tell from the video!

reef lover · Dec 1, 2019

Ive downloaded the video but it wont open for me....

Retro Reefer · Dec 1, 2019

Video doesn’t play for me but I for one would be getting it out of my tank until an ID can be made.. if you take a small container and add a couple inches of water into the bottom and then place something like a small egg crate rack into container to set the rock on so it’s at the top of water level whatever is in the rock will most likely come out and make its way into the water underneath.

not much of a artist but maybe this will convey my method

Andrew_3896 · Dec 1, 2019

Thanks for the help. I will try and get another video if I can get it to come out again. It is in a rock that supports my whole structure so I would rather not take it out. I guess if I had to I can.

CasaReefer · Dec 1, 2019

I saw this qoute from a Highly Respect Expert earlier in the post...."It appears to be a very small Kracken or some relative from the genus Seamonsterum. As they have a reputation for getting very large, and destroying entire civilizations, I would probably remove it....... I am thinking Speargun.... Might be over kill but never bring a pair of tweezers to take down a Seamonsterum...