Hey all you spineless reefers

[Aquascaper]

Let's hear 'bout what you guys would like to discuss here in the Invert Forum....

Let's kick around a few ideas...

Myths of the boneless...
Exoskeletals good or bad and ugly...
"I never knew" nudi info...

Go ahead -Chime in-

if your new to the Hobby or the Forum, this is a Great chance to get your feet wet-
'Scaper

 

[Wijic]

Newbie here! I wouldn't mind a what-eats-what invert thread as it seems like, especially with CUCs, somebody often takes to munching somebody else before too long. What are the common combos that will inevitably result in one critter going missing and another being very full?

 

[thewackyreefer]

I'd like to see some information on walking dendros. They are an invert since its a worm that moves the dendro, right?

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

I wouldnt mind seeing a thread on all the different types of crabs we can acquire for our tanks.

 

[stunreefer Verified Sponsor]

I'd like to see some information on walking dendros. They are an invert since its a worm that moves the dendro, right?

Technically, all corals are invertebrates since they're animals with no spine. However, in the hobby "invertebrate" forums refer to things such as crabs, shrimps and snails.

A "walking dendro", Heteropsammia cochlea, is from the Dendrophyllidae family which consists of photosynthetic and non-photosynthetic corals. Interestingly enough, Heteropsammia cochlea is thought to be sometimes photosynthetic and sometimes non-photosynthetic depending on the depth at which they're collected at (personally I believe they're all photosynthetic, but prefer low light). Regardless all specimens will require supplemental feedings of meaty foods like Mysis shrimp, and can be kept in low light.

The worm you refer to is a commenal sipunculid worm, commonly called a "peanut worm". The worm species that has a symbiotic relationship with this coral is Aspidosiphon corallicola. At this point I am not convinced that these worms can live a long life in any aquarium environment, but their best chance would be in an established DSB. Regardless, without the worm the coral will survive... and not move

 

[Aquascaper]

+1

The peanut worm I have seen grow quite large in a WELL established (3+years) DSB....

It takes quite a bit of nutrients for critters like these worms....


Guys- Great input on the thread ideas- and we will be covering these topics for sure.....

Keep the ideas coming- if possible we will combine the topics that go together so we get a synergistic affect:bigsmile:

Cucs are a personal fav'- and crab id is vary important in responsible reefing sooooo............

Again, Great ideas keep'em coming.........................

 

[Alucard]

How about some rarer type shrimps that you don't usually see? I read about some that host anemones