As RA alluded to, there are multiple species of colonial hydroids and yours might not be as irritating as others.
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Break down the tank . Get a grip, I didn't say a word about breaking nothing down . I said there will be more they ain't gonna be just contained to that 1 snail shell .Again, if its something that can harm corals, why wouldn't you want to remove any that you can, regardless of whether or not more pop up?
Are you advocating the OP just throw in the towel and break down the tank?
My point exactly. Assuming he doesn't want them to spread, there's no reason NOT to remove them from the snail, even if there may be more elsewhere .Break down the tank . Get a grip, I didn't say a word about breaking nothing down . I said there will be more they ain't gonna be just contained to that 1 snail shell .
My point exactly. Assuming he doesn't want them to spread, there's no reason NOT to remove them from the snail, even if there may be more elsewhere .
I agree removing them from the snail shell, but I disagree with getting rid of the snail completely. Like I said the op will be extremely lucky if they are just on that snail shell .My point exactly. Assuming he doesn't want them to spread, there's no reason NOT to remove them from the snail, even if there may be more elsewhere .
Side topic, does Hawaii not have native detritivore snails?
Sure, that makes sense. Unless it's a protected species, you can probably collect them if you have a fishing license. But, if you had good local critters, I'm sure an LFS there would collect and sell themWe do, but I'm not all that sure on the laws regarding invert take here, even if it's allowed at all. Hermits I know we're allowed but snails could be a different thing entirely.
Sure, that makes sense. Unless it's a protected species, you can probably collect them if you have a fishing license. But, if you had good local critters, I'm sure an LFS there would collect and sell them
That is complex. Being land locked in a desert i never thought about being able to harvest from the wild or any legalities involved.Nope, illegal to sell inverts here LOL. And we aren't allowed to collect from the ocean with the purpose of selling livestock. Having a collection permit is practically impossible to get, they haven't issued any. Recreationally we won't need one to collect certain fish species, but there isn't really any info for inverts. Normally the best bet here is to check out local groups for people that may be selling theirs.
I could be wrong regarding snail collection, but better to be safe than getting slapped with a fine from the state
That is complex. Being land locked in a desert i never thought about being able to harvest from the wild or any legalities involved.
I found very similar on one of my snails! I scrubbed it with peroxide and have been keeping a close eye on my tank. Haven't found more yet thankfully. Not sure if there is a good way to get rid of them
So there's no point in getting rid of an obvious source of colonial hydroids if there might be others already in the tank? Not sure I understand the logic