goose barnacles

[chrisritson]

is there any information regarding goose barnacles (Lepas anserifiera) in the aquarium? can i attach them to solid substrate, or do they have to stay on a floating object? thank you

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[BananaSlug]

Hey Chris,
The first thing that comes to my mind when keeping barnacles in a closed system environment is their feeding habits. Providing the plankton or plankton substitute they would need to thrive as filter feeders would provide a challenge.

[ October 11, 2001: Message edited by: BananaSlug ]

 

[jdeets]

Yes, Chris, a feeding challenge to say the least. I'd say that your chances of successfully meeting the challenge would be about nil. Do a little reading and research on these. They are voracious filter feeders and as such wouldn't be expected to survive in a closed system for any significant length of time.