Top 5 absolute worst Hitchhikers or Pests that must be avoided at all costs! - Page 2

sotomx · 03/12/2012, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by nanighan

bubble algae...don't let it get out of hand or you will be starting over!

+1

zachfishman · 03/12/2012, 08:38 PM

CAULERPA!!! Look at this mess!

Reefahholic · 03/12/2012, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by DanK13

acropora eating flatworms

Ohh ok, thanks brother!

Reefahholic · 03/12/2012, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by JT3069

the worst hitch-hiker is the one you don't know about
i dip everything and always look at the dt when lights are out

They were saying that even if you dip every coral and inspect them, things still get by like red bug eggs that will eventually hatch.

Also heard some things are almost impossible to see without the aid of microscope.

That really sucks!

Reefahholic · 03/12/2012, 09:56 PM

So I'm assuming if you go with LR, you should QT and get a magnifying glass and spend countless hours trying to avoid the pests!?!

Honestly, I want some Tampa Bay LR, but at this point it almost seems like the undesirables out weight the benefits. I'm really not wanting to battle certain pests for years at a time.

Can anybody here comment on TBS LR and if they acquired any "real bad" pests?

I would love to seed with about 15-20lbs of that!

Reefahholic · 03/12/2012, 09:57 PM

So I'm assuming if you go with LR, you should QT and get a magnifying glass and spend countless hours trying to avoid the pests!?!

Honestly, I want some Tampa Bay LR, but at this point it almost seems like the undesirables out weight the benefits. I'm really not wanting to battle certain pests for years at a time.

Can anybody here comment on TBS LR and if they acquired any "real bad" pests?

I would love to seed with about 15-20lbs of that!

Jamesjkl · 03/12/2012, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by username in use

Absolute worst one is friendii couchious common name "friend on the couch", once you allow one in, its all you can do to get rid of it. You're better off being careful and never letting one in to begin with.

nephew retunious with netflix itis

Zach Vs Ponies · 03/12/2012, 10:44 PM

+1 to the aptasia. That stuff is absolutely miserable to have on your live rock, and if you don't kill it when you see initially, you will be seeing a lot more of it.

Reefahholic · 03/12/2012, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by zachfishman

CAULERPA!!! Look at this mess!

Look at those zoas! Too bad all the other crap invaded your tank.

How did that start.

03/12/2012, 08:38 PM	#27
zachfishman Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: St Petersburg, FL Posts: 3,577	CAULERPA!!! Look at this mess! __________________ Patience is a reefer's best tool. Secret Xenia lover. M.S. Marine Biology Staff - Marine Discovery Center, St. Petersburg FL Tampa Bay Reef Club BOD 2018 Current Tank Info: 34g modded Solana

03/12/2012, 09:56 PM	#30
Reefahholic Moved On Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: League City, Texas Posts: 3,974	So I'm assuming if you go with LR, you should QT and get a magnifying glass and spend countless hours trying to avoid the pests!?! Honestly, I want some Tampa Bay LR, but at this point it almost seems like the undesirables out weight the benefits. I'm really not wanting to battle certain pests for years at a time. Can anybody here comment on TBS LR and if they acquired any "real bad" pests? I would love to seed with about 15-20lbs of that!

03/12/2012, 09:57 PM	#31
Reefahholic Moved On Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: League City, Texas Posts: 3,974	So I'm assuming if you go with LR, you should QT and get a magnifying glass and spend countless hours trying to avoid the pests!?! Honestly, I want some Tampa Bay LR, but at this point it almost seems like the undesirables out weight the benefits. I'm really not wanting to battle certain pests for years at a time. Can anybody here comment on TBS LR and if they acquired any "real bad" pests? I would love to seed with about 15-20lbs of that!

03/12/2012, 10:44 PM	#33
Zach Vs Ponies Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Mississippi Posts: 108	+1 to the aptasia. That stuff is absolutely miserable to have on your live rock, and if you don't kill it when you see initially, you will be seeing a lot more of it.