Pig-Out Time
In the “one reefer’s pestilence is a slug’s tasty snack” department, Marcos from Exotic Reef Creations sent over a batch of rock and zoanthids and live rock that were covered with lush Bryopsis growth. Although the dedicated algae tanks have helped keep the supply up, I was very excited to receive the new infusion. The gals are over the moon about it. The photos below show the whole gang hunkered down in feeding posture. They have been face down in it for almost 24 hours now.
The whole gang enjoying the new batch of algae, 4/17/16.
One of the little cows grazing away. 4/17/16
The goal is to have them clear the algae so the corals can go back home. It will be interesting to see how long that takes.
Meantime, the molecular experiments are moving along. More soon.
cuteness and frillieness overdose! beautiful creatures
they won’t move for days, I just know it, super happy slugs indeed
(out of curiosity – why “five cows”?
They have essentially wiped out the Bryopsis on the frag rack. The zoanthids seem happy that they are no longer buried.
I refer to the slugs as “cows” because they are docile and are face down in “grass” all day. Plus, they are all female. Well, they are also all male, so I guess I could call them “bulls,” but that doesn’t seem to fit their personalities.