Feather Duster Question

[deesim105]

I have a feather duster that is doing very well in my tank. He is about 3 inches in diameter. But I went to turn the halides off just now and he is gone, I took the flashlight and can't see him anywhere.. Is this a normal behavior for a feather duster.. I hope he is okay.

I tested water 2 days ago, and all is well (i have to bring my KH up a touch, but all is well besides that)

Thanks

[thegrun]

Gone as in retracted back into it's tube or gone as in you can't find it? Feather dusters will often retract when they feel threatened (like the lights turning off).

[deesim105]

Gone, as in the tube is gone and all.. he was well established where he was too.. nothing else is stressed or looking stressed, he is just gone.

Tankmates are,
-2 true percula clowns
-1 lawnmower blenny
-1 sand-sifting star
-1 brittle star
-1 sand dollar
-and CUC

I have a 90 gallon, 30 gallon sump set up is being done slowly to minimize problems.

Thanks for your reply, I am going to have a look with a flashlight before the actinics turn on.

[wbdevers]

I have heard of them leaving their tube and relocating in rare occasions, but defo not the norm.

[Neogenocide]

I've had mine disappear for nearly 2 weeks before....the end of his tube was still visible, but he didn't make a appearance for quite a while. Then one say he was back and looking as good as ever. He may just be migrating to a place he think he'll like better. Mine moved 1/2 way across a 46g bow till it settled down.

Scott