What kinda slug is this?

[MCatano]

just got a shipment in and these guy was in the bag. Friend or foe?

 

[Casket_Case]

Bump

 

[Mgex]

I dont know did it come in on rock?
where did it come from

 

[Mgex]

I was it on a fish since you said it was in a bag ?

 

[MCatano]

I dont know did it come in on rock?
where did it come from

Yes, the coral is attached to a 3" rock.

 

[Mgex]

Its definitely a slug but what kind idk definitely need a marine biologist for this one

 

[Mgex]

Was it actively eating the coral ?

 

[MCatano]

I don't know. Saw him crawling up the bag during acclimation

 

[Mgex]

Do you have any idea where the coral came from ?

 

[MCatano]

Online order and I know its aquacultured

 

[Mgex]

Ill keep looking but it seems like it is just a basic saltwater slug lol it doesnt seem to be anything dangerous just watch it to make sure

 

[MCatano]

I just called the retailer, they are going to look at pics and let me know.

I will share when I have an answer

 

[Mgex]

Okay thank you sounds great im very intrested to know

 

[vetteguy53081]

Planaria flatworm- GET RID OF IT
Might as well dip the coral to assure there are NO more

 

[MCatano]

Planaria flatworm- GET RID OF IT
Might as well dip the coral to assure there are NO more

What are these?

 

[MCatano]

Planaria flatworm- GET RID OF IT
Might as well dip the coral to assure there are NO more

Not flatworm. I just looked them up and this guy is about 1" and doesn't look the same

 

[sfin52]

I think its a type of cucumber.

 

[Phycodurus]

planaria specifically are freshwater flatworms.

the protrusions on the head make me think it's a nudibranch sea slug (the protrusions look like rhinophores). chances are high that it was feeding on the coral.

haven't a clue what the "dark blobs" may be. if you attempt to remove it, definitely rinse the coral well afterwards (like in a dip). isolate to a quarantine tank if possible.

 

[vetteguy53081]

planaria specifically are freshwater flatworms.

the protrusions on the head make me think it's a nudibranch sea slug (the protrusions look like rhinophores). chances are high that it was feeding on the coral.

haven't a clue what the "dark blobs" may be. if you attempt to remove it, definitely rinse the coral well afterwards (like in a dip). isolate to a quarantine tank if possible.

I responded to wrong post (why I hate cells phones)
Im home. Im thinking this is either a Scutus cf. unguis - Black Limpet OR elephant slug

 

[MCatano]

Removed all of the blobs and sea slug. When in doubt, toss out lol