Do featherdusters hide for a while?

[MandarinFish]

A couple of mine have disappeared.

I figured them to be dead.

But periodically I will see them at the entrance of their tube, working or something. Not fully extending though.

Is this common?

Are they unhealthy?

 

[SteveP]

In the past I've seen mine working at the opposite end of its tube, extending it with in the crevice.

Currently the feathers just fell off for no apparent reason and I haven't seen it since. The tube looks empty.

Steve
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[Sea Serpent]

If your featherduster has dropped its crown, it may be just taking its time growing a new one. It is probably still in the tube but it will take a few weeks to grow a new one. Continue to make sure there is "filter feeder food" available for it!
HTH,
SS

 

[Astreak]

He's all pinched up 'cuz my Tang has been nibbling on the sides of his tube. I tried putting him under the sand, but either he or his tankmates have pulled him back up. So now, I built up rock around him. I can see "threads" through his tube. Think he's done? I believe he's still alive as he appears to have latched on to one of the rocks. Could it be? I tried syringing in some "soup," but he didn't come to dinner.