Hitchhiker - What is this thing?!?!

corahhhhline · 12/29/2010, 12:10 AM

Hey all,
I've had my tank set up for about 6 weeks now. I set it up with uncured LR and live sand. After the LR was in the tank for about a week, I noticed this little polyp popping out of a hole. There are 2 more...pretty much exactly like this one. I just wanted to figure out what it is, and see if it's going to cause issues later. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

corahhhhline · 12/29/2010, 12:12 AM

BTW - Love the forum. I've been hanging around here for the past few months as a visitor just reading up on everything. I've had FW and SW aquariums in the past, but never a reef tank. The information has been much appreciated.

stoney1118 · 12/29/2010, 12:16 AM

looks like it may possibly be aptasia? it is sort of difficult to see though, if your in doubt, remove it before it multiplys or causes any problems! the last thing you want is a lil terror spreading all over your system!

Jai Minton · 12/29/2010, 12:53 AM

um .... id have to say im with stony on this one.... aptasia

Serdiss · 12/29/2010, 07:25 AM

Yes, another opportunity for me to say this:

Zaappp the aiptaisia >: )

Crawfish00 · 12/29/2010, 07:37 AM

It's aptasia... Aptasia X works great for killing them

Lamball1 · 12/29/2010, 07:38 AM

+ 1 for zapping aptasia

Serdiss · 12/29/2010, 07:42 AM

What's the fun in using a product like aiptasia x when you can personally zap them!

JMartin104 · 12/29/2010, 07:45 AM

What does it do if you touch it?

corahhhhline · 12/29/2010, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Serdiss

What's the fun in using a product like aiptasia x when you can personally zap them!

How do you go about personally zapping them? I've read that you can do the boiling water thing to kill them. Would I be better off getting "Aptasia X" or taking your route Serdiss?

12/29/2010, 12:10 AM	#1
corahhhhline Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 76	Hitchhiker - What is this thing?!?! Hey all, I've had my tank set up for about 6 weeks now. I set it up with uncured LR and live sand. After the LR was in the tank for about a week, I noticed this little polyp popping out of a hole. There are 2 more...pretty much exactly like this one. I just wanted to figure out what it is, and see if it's going to cause issues later. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

12/29/2010, 07:25 AM	#5
Serdiss Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 54	Yes, another opportunity for me to say this: Zaappp the aiptaisia >: ) __________________ "i love your sea plants!" - "They're corals.." Current Tank Info: 90gal mixed reef DT tank

12/29/2010, 07:37 AM	#6
Crawfish00 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Boca Raton Posts: 521	It's aptasia... Aptasia X works great for killing them __________________ I'll keep my money and my guns you keep the CHANGE!!! Current Tank Info: 24 nuvo

12/29/2010, 07:42 AM	#8
Serdiss Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 54	What's the fun in using a product like aiptasia x when you can personally zap them! __________________ "i love your sea plants!" - "They're corals.." Current Tank Info: 90gal mixed reef DT tank

12/29/2010, 07:45 AM	#9
JMartin104 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Central FL Posts: 309	What does it do if you touch it? __________________ Disclaimer: Nube since July 2010 Tank: 90g, 2 X 250 MH, 2 X 96w Act, Fuge w/Chaeto & skimmer Fish with mixed SPS/LPS corals

12/29/2010, 12:12 AM	#2
corahhhhline Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 76	BTW - Love the forum. I've been hanging around here for the past few months as a visitor just reading up on everything. I've had FW and SW aquariums in the past, but never a reef tank. The information has been much appreciated.

12/29/2010, 12:16 AM	#3
stoney1118 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Atlanta Georgia Posts: 56	looks like it may possibly be aptasia? it is sort of difficult to see though, if your in doubt, remove it before it multiplys or causes any problems! the last thing you want is a lil terror spreading all over your system!

12/29/2010, 12:53 AM	#4
Jai Minton Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Casa Grande AZ Posts: 31	um .... id have to say im with stony on this one.... aptasia

12/29/2010, 07:38 AM	#7
Lamball1 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 203	+ 1 for zapping aptasia

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