purple sea slug released yellow stuff.

[djpj001]

hey there-

My purple sea slug stuck on the glass tank released in period of 2 days a yellow sort of spaghetti string about 4-5 inches it's also stuck on the glass tank next to the sea slug. My LFS said it might be eggs. What should I do- leave it alone?, remove it ?- or any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

thanks- djpj

 

[bkv1997]

Never had a sea slug or read much about them, but my quess would also be eggs.

Something will probably eat them. I would be very interested in seeing a picture if you wouldn't mind taking the time to snap one.

Thanks
Brandon

 

[djpj001]

sorry the pic looks like crap it was taken with cell phone. hope this helps..

 

[djpj001]

I think these are better pics- the yellow string is still entacted there are no breaks, and it's folded in a circular way. As far as I know none of the fishes have picked on it.

 

[d.french]

what do those sea slugs eat i lost one after a week, looked like it starved, and another sucked in filter tube.

 

[djpj001]

I believe they are filter feeders- I have three and they seem to be pretty hardy, mine have gone through 2 system over loads. I heard they release toxins when they die which can cause seroius problems, but not really sure

 

[bkv1997]

hum interesting picks thanks for posting them, but I have no clue. If you find out I would love to know.

 

[sailfin]

It looks like poo? Keep us posted.

 

[djpj001]

Well I don't think it's poo because it hasn't decomposed yet. It's still looks intacted and hasn't moved from it's spot. I've just left it alone and wait to see what happens.

 

[bjohanson1234]

https://www.livingreefs.com/gallery/files/9/3/7/PURPLENUDIBRANCHLAYINGEGGSINTANK.jpg

found this in the pictures
hope this helps

Brian

 

[jhnrb]

All Nudibranchs are hermaphroditic and reproduce by depositing egg masses in a jelly like mass. Introduction to Nudibranchs - Ronald L. Chimek.

 

[animalwhisperer]

When they die they release a very nasty toxin. Know from experience. Those I believe are eggs. I had one that did the same thing, but the discharge "disappeared". If there are meateaters in the tank they wont last. I have seen them do this at a local fish store.