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10/28/2015, 07:58 AM
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ID from my carbon reactor
While preparing to change the carbon in a reactor this morning, I saw these in there.
https://goo.gl/photos/iGfM4QBP3LaAHjec6 The only other place I have seen them was in the overflow at the back of the DT where there is NO light at all. How they survived the pumps and UV is beyond me. What are they? |
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10/28/2015, 08:07 AM
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They look like a form of Aiptasia called Curly Q Anemone from the picture. Google it and you will find it
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10/28/2015, 08:28 AM
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Interesting, like most things, some love it, some hate it. The powerful sting isn't good though, fortunately it likes lower light. The DT is well lit and my hermit crabs are big, and very well armored. Now, what to do with them...
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10/28/2015, 11:04 AM
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It's aiptasia. Inject them with some kalk slurry.
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10/28/2015, 11:37 AM
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They are already in the trash with the carbon I changed out.
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