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Old July 5th 06, 04:33 AM posted to rec.aquaria.marine.reefs
Patrick
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Thanks Bryan, I did read a lot about it, but still couldn't find anything
that said if it is or isn't potentially harmful. going to put him back
tonight.


"Bryan" wrote in message
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Hey Patrick,

I have an Elephant Slug as well from him hanging under some live rock I
bought. He's substantially bigger than your youngster.

I've only had him for 2 weeks but he's just fine. My tank isn't fully
loaded with corals and such yet but all is peaceful and healthy. People
before me had him since that nickel size in a fully stocked tank and never
had a problem. They rather liked him in there.

You probably already googled it but...
http://www.seaslugforum.net/factsheet.cfm?base=scutus

Mine seems to hate light and can tell when the lights are about to turn
off (mine are timed). He likes to hang upside down in a cave I have made
then starts to peak out just before the lights go out.

Regards,
Bryan

"Patrick" wrote in message
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Happy 4th everyone, does anyone happen to know if a Scutus (black sea
slug) can be poisonous to the tak? I found one tonight on a piece of LR,
which I temporarily took out of the tank. I'd like to put it back, but
only if it can't harm anything as I don't know if they can "kill" my tank
if injured or dies. It's about the size of a nickle, jet black with the
whitish stipe on it's back. I'm possitive that it's a scutus, but can't
find any "threat" info yet.

Thanks, Patrick