*Watch this Before you buy a Feather Duster worm* | How to care for tube worms/ what I wish I knew
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- čas přidán 28. 06. 2023
- In todays video, I give a run down on the specific care requirements for different genus of feather duster worms. These include Sabellestarte, Protula, Bispira, spirobranchus, Anamobaea, and Pomatostegus. The one mistake I made in the early years of keeping feather dusters was feeding preserved phytoplankton. After doing research, It was found that only live phytoplankton will keep feather dusters alive long term and prevent starvation. Aside from diet, I give the various water parameters that should be provided for these annelids. As well as proper flow, lighting, and other placement. I also provide information on indications that you are sustaining a good population of phytoplankton in the reef tank by seeing certain Hitchikers like clams and sponges.
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Live phytoplankton:
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Live phytoplankton starter kit (Nannochloropsis):
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References:
Tamaru, Ako, H., Baker, A., Bybee, D. R., Brittain, K., & Nguyen, M. (2011). Growth and Survival of Juvenile Feather Duster Worms, Sabellastarte spectabilis, Fed Live and Preserved Algae. Journal of the World Aquaculture Society, 42(1), 12-23. doi.org/10.1111/j.1749-7345.2...
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The longest I had a feather duster was about 4-5 months before my pistol shrimp ripped it apart. I bought several over the years and they never lasted more than 2 months, however my first one I had the longest; I was dosing Algaebarns ocean magik daily so I’m wondering if that had any part in its long survival.
It would have definitely contributed! Ocean magik has a mix of 4 different types of live phyto perfect for feather dusters
DIP-X and Hydrogen peroxide. I got an online shipment of a variety of coral that was covered in hair algae. So I went pretty aggressive and double dipped everything including the feather duster. Glad I did. Got several bristle worms and a variety of other small pests. Good news is the dips did not seem to affect the feather duster at all. It was the first one to open up within about an hour of being placed in the tank.
That’s good to know thanks for sharing!
You are so smart about this. These look difficult to care for if you are just a normal know ledged person. Very impressive.
Thank you! And thank you for watching!
Very nice video young man. I just discovered you here on CZcams and I was very impressed after the first few minutes. I appreciate your insights from more of a scientific side as opposed to that of a hobbyist. I might have missed it but I strongly recommend Reef Nutrition live phytofeast. I use it religiously with good results. I would like to culture my own but I simply do not have the space. Anyway, keep up the good work.
Thank you so much for the kind words! I agree reef nutritions phytofeast has a blend of roughly 6 different types of phytoplankton that is perfect for feather dusters. I found having a phyto culture saves a bit more money but you’re right it does take up space and requires more maintenance which can be a burden. Thank you so much for watching!
very informative and interesting thanks for sharing!
Thanks for watching!
Very informational!
Thanks ma’m
Thanks, my tube worm release some dirty water every morning. I think she was dying. I didnt know that Tube Worm pooping sone waste.
Thanks for the info
Thanks for watching!
I have soft tube feather duster from 2018, he dropped crown many times and now it is small but he is still kicking
any updates on feather duster worms, sponges, and bivalves?
Wow, what is that cool looking macroalga in your tank?
Hey! It’s called Caulerpa peltata. Very pretty in reef tanks
thanks! I'll definetely get me some of that xD
Omg!! The mouse this was crazy 😯😳
Haha yea that’s Mikan the corn snake!
I’m having hard time placing my feather duster,
what about feeding zooplankton ? will that work ?
Unfortunately zooplankton tends to be on the larger side in the hundred microns range. Most feather dusters will prefer foods around 20 microns or lower.
@@Joels_Animals okay, I was feeding them reef roids but seems to die after 6-8 months, now I'll try live phyto
thank you for all the information.
Yea I was doing something similar until I discovered their true diet. I hope this video can help prevent others from making the same mistake. Thank you for watching!
Your video presentation volume kept switching from way too loud, to in many parts, way too soft even to the point of where I cannot even hear you when I didn't adjust the level slider. Unfortunately having to jump back and forth like this made it difficult to catch all the points of your presentation.
I’m sorry for the inconvenience. Your feedback is a valuable tool for me to better enhance my video presentations and provide higher quality videos. Thank you for letting me know!
Hi Joel, I am excited to have received your reply and am glad you didn't take my comment too personally as I was hoping to offer feedback and not try to offend you by my comment. I wish you continued success in your clip sharing and hope you have great successes with your future feather duster adventures and animal sketches. 😉@@Joels_Animals