Ricordea killer?

[Chowder]

I have had Rics go missing before in my tank. In my case they were not happy with where I placed them (to much flow). They let go of the rock that they were on and ended up in the rockwork at the back of my tank. Not sure if this is what is happening with you but it is a posibilty. It could also be a crab and an enuice worm could be the culprit that is seen in this thread.

http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=46894

Chris

[Chowder]

Also if they are Yumas it is posible that they are in to much light where they might melt or again let go of the rock they are attached to.

Chris

[marie]

Set a trap using a ricordea as bait. My bet is a worm

[Lance]

Originally Posted by marie

Set a trap using a ricordea as bait. My bet is a worm

I'll try that tonight. Thanks, Marie.

[christyf5]

I vote worm as well. Eunicids are voracious eaters and pretty much unstoppable until you get it out of there.

[marie]

If I could be sure he would never touch my sps I would take the dear fellow (whatever he may be) off your hands.
I have numerous hairy mushrooms that could be on the menu

[Lance]

Originally Posted by Chowder

I have had Rics go missing before in my tank. In my case they were not happy with where I placed them (to much flow). They let go of the rock that they were on and ended up in the rockwork at the back of my tank. Not sure if this is what is happening with you but it is a posibilty. It could also be a crab and an enuice worm could be the culprit that is seen in this thread.

http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=46894

Chris

Thanks for the reply. Pretty sure it's not flow or lighting issues, as these Rics have been in the same spot for 8 months. I haven't changed anything except for a Fiji purple over a true actinic about 5 months ago. Pretty sure it's some kind of nightime creepy, crawly.