Rookie Needs Help

tango · 04-19-2005, 08:26 PM

I have a feather duster that was doing fine until a few days ago,
first it lost some of the tips of the feathers then te next day the whole
plume came off now I can see the worm comming out of it's tube like it's going to leave it. Is this normal?????

James · 04-19-2005, 08:56 PM

Some feather dusters shed their crown once a year and grow a new one, but since yours has lost its crown and is trying to leave its tube, then that is a sign that it either stressed about water conditions in its area, or its not getting enough food where it is located. In most cases when the worn leaves its tube in an aquarium, it dies or is attacked and eaten by other fish.

If it hasn't completely left the tube try to relocate it, and target feed it, also check your nitrates.

tango · 04-19-2005, 09:06 PM

Thanks James, the tube is attached to a pretty big size LR I have fed it by hand
(turkey baster) my nitrates are at 10ppm though. is this too much? 0 ammonia
0 nitrite ph 8.2 calcium about 380

James · 04-19-2005, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tango

Thanks James, the tube is attached to a pretty big size LR I have fed it by hand
(turkey baster) my nitrates are at 10ppm though. is this too much? 0 ammonia
0 nitrite ph 8.2 calcium about 380

I don't think your nitrates (though high) are high enough to upset it. Could it be to close to a strong water flow like a powerhead? or do you have any fish like dwarf angels or butterfly, that like to pick at it? describe the location its in and the other tank residents. This could also be the cause.

tango · 04-20-2005, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by James

I don't think your nitrates (though high) are high enough to upset it. Could it be to close to a strong water flow like a powerhead? or do you have any fish like dwarf angels or butterfly, that like to pick at it? describe the location its in and the other tank residents. This could also be the cause.

Thanks James, I target fed it and it returned into it's tube about 1 1/2 inches
of it came out (it seems like it is about 3 inches long) still there today
I have another post that explains my whole situation any advice appreaciated
thanks

04-19-2005, 08:26 PM	#1
tango Just Moved In Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: CT Posts: 35	Rookie Needs Help I have a feather duster that was doing fine until a few days ago, first it lost some of the tips of the feathers then te next day the whole plume came off now I can see the worm comming out of it's tube like it's going to leave it. Is this normal?????

04-19-2005, 08:56 PM	#2
James Citizen Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: California Posts: 173	Some feather dusters shed their crown once a year and grow a new one, but since yours has lost its crown and is trying to leave its tube, then that is a sign that it either stressed about water conditions in its area, or its not getting enough food where it is located. In most cases when the worn leaves its tube in an aquarium, it dies or is attacked and eaten by other fish. If it hasn't completely left the tube try to relocate it, and target feed it, also check your nitrates. __________________ One fish, two fish, green fish, blue fish...

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04-19-2005, 09:06 PM	#3
tango Just Moved In Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: CT Posts: 35	Thanks James, the tube is attached to a pretty big size LR I have fed it by hand (turkey baster) my nitrates are at 10ppm though. is this too much? 0 ammonia 0 nitrite ph 8.2 calcium about 380

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