Is this a yellow cuc?

whis169 · 06/06/2018, 05:55 AM

When I got up this morning I saw this. It was over an inch long. Not seen a cucumber that looked like this. It has a lot of like feathers, reminds me of a type of coral. Been doing this for over 20 years. Thanks for your help.

AlSimmons · 06/06/2018, 09:59 AM

It looks like some sort of Nudibranch IMO. In most cases these are bad so you might want to remove it just to be safe. (or at least until you get a positive ID)

whis169 · 06/07/2018, 09:20 AM

Yes, I think you are right. Maybe a berghia nudibranch which are suppose to be safe and will eat aiptasia, but I am still doing some research. Thanks for you help.

mndfreeze · 06/07/2018, 11:26 PM

Nudibranchs generally mimic what they eat and stay fairly close to it.

06/07/2018, 09:20 AM	#3
whis169 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Indy Posts: 101	Yes, I think you are right. Maybe a berghia nudibranch which are suppose to be safe and will eat aiptasia, but I am still doing some research. Thanks for you help. __________________ current tank info: mixed softie reef started in 2004 54g aga corner, Maxspect LED, 15g sump/fug, swc-150 skimmer. 20g elos mini, sump/fug, bubble magus skimmer, e-lite, mp10, 16lbs marco rock, 20lb

06/06/2018, 09:59 AM	#2
AlSimmons Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: California Posts: 2,482	It looks like some sort of Nudibranch IMO. In most cases these are bad so you might want to remove it just to be safe. (or at least until you get a positive ID)

06/07/2018, 11:26 PM	#4
mndfreeze Invert Sexy Time! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 2,255	Nudibranchs generally mimic what they eat and stay fairly close to it.