Alaeriel
Well-Known Member
Looking for a species ID on photo 3!
Right. So. We had a few of these about 6 months ago:
Pretty standard for a new tank, didn't think much of it. Then the hydroid swarm began. I assumed it was a different stage in their life cycle. Here's the hydroid rock:
For a quick count, plus or minus several thousand or so. Which is fine, they pulse interestingly and eat a ton of baby brine shrimp. And now here we have this tiny beast. I have never seen anything colored like this little guy:
The picture quality is dismal (and he looks a bit depressed...) he appears to have four curled oral arms, but I haven't examined hin that thoroughly. He's roughly 7 mm in bell diameter. I've been treating the tank for cyano by reducing the photoperiod, but honestly I think the hydroid carpet has been a more effective method of tempering it.
I'd love to know what species it is and perhaps how big they get. Are these all different life stages, or all different species? Any and all information is great! It appears to act a bit like an upside-down jellyfish, but that may only be because it's a rectangular tank and he's mushed against the glass.
Right. So. We had a few of these about 6 months ago:
Pretty standard for a new tank, didn't think much of it. Then the hydroid swarm began. I assumed it was a different stage in their life cycle. Here's the hydroid rock:
For a quick count, plus or minus several thousand or so. Which is fine, they pulse interestingly and eat a ton of baby brine shrimp. And now here we have this tiny beast. I have never seen anything colored like this little guy:
The picture quality is dismal (and he looks a bit depressed...) he appears to have four curled oral arms, but I haven't examined hin that thoroughly. He's roughly 7 mm in bell diameter. I've been treating the tank for cyano by reducing the photoperiod, but honestly I think the hydroid carpet has been a more effective method of tempering it.
I'd love to know what species it is and perhaps how big they get. Are these all different life stages, or all different species? Any and all information is great! It appears to act a bit like an upside-down jellyfish, but that may only be because it's a rectangular tank and he's mushed against the glass.
