Is this harmless or not

@rmyvet · 09/10/2018, 09:45 AM

Hello Fellow Reefers,
Ok this is my good to spot for questions. I have this coral looking creature in my tank and I have seen a few of them. Is it a good thing or should I just get rid of it. I have seen this from tiny to the size you see it now. I hope this photo is clear enough. So any feedback on this creature would be appreciated. Thanks again everyone. @rmyvet

lpsouth1978 · 09/10/2018, 10:04 AM

That is aptasia. Most prefer to rid their systems of it. They can be difficult to kill and remove, and they multiply like weeds. Do a search for solutions there are many including some chemical solutions and natural solutions, like some peppermint shrimp. Do some research and find the solution that works best for you.

Sugar Magnolia · 09/10/2018, 05:40 PM

Yes, aiptasia. You want to eradicate it.

Thank you for your service.

@rmyvet · 09/11/2018, 07:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lpsouth1978

That is aptasia. Most prefer to rid their systems of it. They can be difficult to kill and remove, and they multiply like weeds. Do a search for solutions there are many including some chemical solutions and natural solutions, like some peppermint shrimp. Do some research and find the solution that works best for you.

Thanks for your feedback. I will look into stopping these aptasia from developing so much. Thanks again for your help. @rmyvet

@rmyvet · 09/11/2018, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Sugar Magnolia

Yes, aiptasia. You want to eradicate it.

Thank you for your service.

Thanks for letting me know. I didn't know what there were or how to start the search. But I know all you reefers are good at what you do. Thanks again and your welcome I'm proud to have served the US Army and the USA. Thanks again @rmyvet

mcgyvr · 09/11/2018, 08:04 AM

Bookmark/use this for future reference..
Has most of the common stuff and a simple thumbs up/down system..
https://www.lionfishlair.com/hitchhikers-guide/

Dr RBG · 09/11/2018, 06:59 PM

Red Sea Aptasia X will kill it nicely

JUNBUG361 · 09/11/2018, 10:29 PM

+1 on Red Sea X

homer1475 · 09/12/2018, 01:34 AM

+2
Aiptasia X

09/10/2018, 10:04 AM	#2
lpsouth1978 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 915	That is aptasia. Most prefer to rid their systems of it. They can be difficult to kill and remove, and they multiply like weeds. Do a search for solutions there are many including some chemical solutions and natural solutions, like some peppermint shrimp. Do some research and find the solution that works best for you. __________________ Current tank: 40B work in progress w/20L sump

09/10/2018, 05:40 PM	#3
Sugar Magnolia Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Northern VA Posts: 17,691	Yes, aiptasia. You want to eradicate it. Thank you for your service. __________________ Adrienne The only thing to fear is fear itself....and spiders.

09/11/2018, 08:04 AM	#6
mcgyvr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 20,050	Bookmark/use this for future reference.. Has most of the common stuff and a simple thumbs up/down system.. https://www.lionfishlair.com/hitchhikers-guide/ __________________ Who me?

09/12/2018, 01:34 AM	#9
homer1475 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 5,313	+2 Aiptasia X __________________ 80G SCA Build: http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2560256 Originally posted by der_wille_zur_macht: "He's just taking his lunch to work"

09/11/2018, 06:59 PM	#7
Dr RBG Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: New England Posts: 163	Red Sea Aptasia X will kill it nicely

09/11/2018, 10:29 PM	#8
JUNBUG361 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Antioch,CALIFORNIA Posts: 1,091	+1 on Red Sea X