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Old January 29th, 2010  
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marine tank slug



Should I be worried about a greyish slug I saw in the tank? I can't find a picture of it on the internet, but it definitely wasnt black with a white stripe.
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Old January 30th, 2010  
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Do you have corals? Some slugs may eat them. If you don't have corals and the slug is not multiplying, it's probably ok for now. It might be a good member to the cleaning crew, but keep a eye on it.
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Old January 30th, 2010  
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That depends on the slug species as well as the set up you have. I believe some sea slugs are safe even for reef tanks. Some are OK while alive but can foul a tank if they die and go unnoticed. Others are a major threat to keep.

I suggest you place activated charcoal as precaution in case it dies (as to neutralize or at least ameliorate the sudden release of potentially toxic molecules in the water column) while you find it and identify it. It usually take me some time to get some useful pictures of my tank inhabitants.

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Old January 30th, 2010  
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Pictures are a must!
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Old February 7th, 2010  
Fish Keeper
 
prehaps if its simply grey it might mean its a baby
I'm not sure - i haven't ever kept a slug, but keep an eye on it non the less
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