Featherduster closed up

[sunshinegrl]

I recently purchased a featherduster which was perched upright in my 12G Nanocube. It seems that the opening of his "tube" closed and I have not seen him pop out. Yet he is still standing upright. DOes this seem normal? Any input welcome.

[Rod013]

Don't worry about it too much.....it will come out when it gets ready to. I have a few of them and they sometime will stay closed for hours and even days.

[g-man83]

just a hint dusters like dirty tanks. and food (phyto).......also watch for predators

[rick12]

g-man83 what are examples of predators to watch for?

[SuperNerd]

yeah, they like food. the big ones may starve over a year's length.

[Fishy Business]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11787166#post11787166 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by rick12
g-man83 what are examples of predators to watch for?

Here is an example: Moving the rocks around all the time might squish the lil guy. Cant be good for the FD's.

[kingfisher62]

It is possible that it has left the tube!

[sunshinegrl]

That seems to be what has happened. I looked back into the tank to remove the crown, but it wasn't there. Then suddenly, I saw his crown protrude out of the sand (as if out of his tube). ?!?! Now I am not sure as to whether the tube is empty and should be removed or if I should remove the crown that appears to be embedded in the sand.

[SuperNerd]

That may not be a good sign. I think it's one of the ways they try to get out of a bad situation.

[mokeyz]

Check your tank parameters, the crown will grow back if everything is ok, do a water change.

[SuperNerd]

Is the actual worm out of the tube or is it JUST the crown?

[sunshinegrl]

I crown is still popping in and out of the sand as if it were in its tube. The tube/worm is sitting to its left about 2 inches away