feather worm out of its tube ?

[tbub1221]

saw a worm i didnt recognize today , my wrasse was very intrigued by it then i saw it poke its feather out a bit , it scurried on and diapered ?? can it find its tube again ?? or will it migrate ? or is it wrasse food now ty for any reply's

 

[jimmystephens]

Sorry ro say but if it left its tube its gone. Some people say they will fi d it again but not my experiences

 

[j_b_]

No guarantees it's a goner, but my experience was the same as Jimmy's. Just keep an eye out for the crown sticking out somewhere else...you never know.

 

[msshaunte]

My worm was mistakenly snatched from its tube as I was not aware the worm's foot had taken root under a rock while I was shifting things around. I also thought it was a goner. I tossed the tube & forgot about it. About two months later a new tube emerged from under that same rock, followed by new feathers. You never know...

 

[curtismaximus]

Feathers dusters are know to leave their tubes or drop their crown due to stress or as a defence tactic. If the worm wasn't killed in the process they will make a new tube. They make their tubes out of detritus and slime they produce. Their crown will grow back in a few weeks.

 

[tbub1221]

Well I'll Keep an eye out , I saw the larger of the 2 out this evening so possibly it will make a neew home on a different piece of rock but I won't hold my breath Thankyou all.