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Unread 02/24/2015, 08:34 AM   #1
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Zoas got a visitor

So one little bunch of zoas I have had this little bit extra. Matches in color but not a zoa that I know of. Can someone Id and tell me if i should remove somehow if it's stinging them in some way




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Unread 02/24/2015, 08:35 AM   #2
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could be a small anenome? mojave? aptaisa?


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Unread 02/24/2015, 08:41 AM   #3
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+1, the picture isn't very sharp, but it looks like aptasia


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Unread 02/24/2015, 09:43 AM   #4
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+ 1 on Aiptasia. Not good, get it out, spreads fast.


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Unread 02/24/2015, 12:06 PM   #5
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To get rid of just that one without bothering your Zoanthids a syringe with boiling water will work quite well. Just cook it right where it is


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