Does anyone know why it's done this and will it grow another tube or is it toast.
2006-06-16 23:55:52 · 4 answers · asked by gardenlady 2 in Pets ➔ Fish
Many varieties of feather dusters periodically shed their crown, leaving the novice aquarist horrified and believing the precious creature has died. Don't remove the tube! The feather duster will re-grow its crown in a matter of weeks. Sometimes shedding of the crown is an indication of starvation or that something about the environment is irritating. If the occurrence is infrequent, it is nothing to worry about. If it occurs every couple of months, there may be an aggravating factor
Sometimes Sabellastarte spp. leave their tube. This exposes the worm, making it vulnerable to predators. In general it is best not to try to re-insert the worm into its tube. One is more likely to injure it this way, and it is likely that it left the tube for a good reason. Usually they move this way to a better position, in a stronger current. The worm can build a new transparent tube in a matter of hours, and it will coat the tube with sand and detritus over a matter of a few days.
2006-06-17 02:51:22 · answer #1 · answered by iceni 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
as long as you take care of your aquarium it should grow another tube. do you have any fish picking at it?
2006-06-17 06:59:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
its under a lot of stress evrytime they are under stress they would lose their duster you problably want to do a water change
2006-06-17 18:39:57 · answer #3 · answered by ricardojimenez0891 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you think thats bad..my mop handle has left the laundry..now i just have a raggy mess..good luck with your wormless tube :)
2006-06-17 06:58:15 · answer #4 · answered by jstr12001 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋