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I was finally able to get a decent 'head shot'
 of it while it made it's annual foray into the light and that's all it took.
Click for a few more Shots Go!
But first things first: The worm is a ribbon worm; more specifically Notospermus
tricuspidatus. They naturally occur from E Africa to The Great Barrier Reef,
they're carnivorous and apparently can bite! This may well explain just
a few of my fish 'disappearances' over
the years. Anyway, I'd like
to thank "zenya" and "K. Lee" over on Reef Central for
the heads up on this fellow. In fact, it was Mr. Lee who pointed out that it
was described
in Fossa and Nilsen's The Modern Coral Reef Aquarium Vol. 3 pp 92-93. That
is what makes this especially embarrassing. You see, I already own this book
and have referenced it several times without ever making the connection. Check
out the new pics though so you
won't make the same mistake I did. By the way, according to the book, it's
the head markings that make the ID so easy. They say it looks like a 'W'.
I however, say it looks like an 'M' and since it's my worm,
I
think I'm entitled to make the call. Therefore, should you ever see one
of these guys in
your tanks and need a name for it that's easier to remember, just think
about the 'M' and tell everyone you've got Moye's Worm.
On second thought….
Mushrooms Go!
If ever on an especially quiet night, you step out on your front porch, turn
your ear toward
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and hear a very faint popping
sound like that of popcorn, those are the 'shrooms multiplying
in my tank. But listen even closer. Hear that sobbing?
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Zoanthids Go!
MORE HISTORIC NEWS (You might've guessed it's getting late)!!!.
The Mystery Polyps have also been identified (sort of)! They are a
deep water species of Palythoa, apparently found in the Gulf of Mexico.
Thanks to Skip Attix for that and before the wise guys start running, I've
already checked TMCRA Vol 2. where the zoos and the like are featured and
they're NOT in there. As far the rest of the zoos, they're
doing quite well, thank you, and may even be residing in a few of YOUR
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Shots Go!
As previously stated, there are new shots of several of the Acros as well
as the Merulina and a few of the Montiporas. |
Photography Go!
There are a few new shots here…mostly of my playing around with the
actinics, and a new "Night Reef" (Actinic) Image. |
True
Misc. Go!
A couple of new shots here. |
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