Now this is something i don't see everyday.

[Tahoe61]

It's a Pychnogonids, aka Sea Spider. I found him on a new Zoanthid frag. They are carnivores, so I placed the Sea Spider in a tank with no corals. Some Sea Spiders eat worms, such Bristle Worms, some are coral eaters.

 

[GSPClown94]

Looks cool, where did you get the frag from?

 

[LadyMac]

That’s pretty neat!

 

[Tahoe61]

Looks cool, where did you get the frag from?

Petsmart. Order frags on line have it delivered to the store, no shipping charges.

 

[Doctorgori]

Petsmart. Order frags on line have it delivered to the store, no shipping charges.

Thats Not a bad deal, ….
although Im not certain seeing a sea spider gives me confidence in their quarantine and pest control protocols LOL

 

[Tahoe61]

Thats Not a bad deal, ….
although Im not certain seeing a sea spider gives me confidence in their quarantine and pest control protocols LOL

Agreed.

But I trust no frag or vendor. Dip, inspect, and isolate.

 

[taricha]

Zoas are one of their known food items, so I'd be on the lookout for more "spiders" or babies or eggs or whatever.

 

[KrisReef]

Agreed.

But I trust no frag or vendor. Dip, inspect, and isolate.

If only these things spun webs!

Nice picture documentation and clear biosecurity protocols. Very wise Reefer< including Petco protections!

 

[Tahoe61]

Zoas are one of their known food items, so I'd be on the lookout for more "spiders" or babies or eggs or whatever.

Definitely.

Soft tooth brush time.