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Reefing newb
I have a feather duster who has firmly attached his foot to a rock. Anyone have any suggestions on how to detach the foot without hurting the worm so I can move the feather duster? Any information is appreciated.
Hate to say it but he's right. Nems are extremely more delicate than you might think and they need the stable water conditions that only exist in mature tanks of 1+ years. Yours being as new as it is, is not likely to be able to supply the nem with everything it will need to live out it's life to the fullest. They typically die very slowly and often by the time you realize it, it's too late because by the time they look like they aren't going to make it, their tissue will have become too weak to remain intact. If you try to remove them at that point, they fall apart as you touch them, and the toxins in their tissue spread throughout the tank which usually leads to a complete system crash. You might consider sending it back to the LFS now while you can, and waiting several months to a year before you try again with one. Also know that despite what any LFS tells you, they are not reef friendly. Ask Yote about it if you don't believe me.Watch that nem!
Ironically that is almost exactly a direct quote from the PETJ anthem I have been working on. It's like you are already a member and you just won't admit it...Damn, Justin's right again!