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Hitchhiker identification

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by kschrobi, Aug 1, 2013.

  1. Aug 1, 2013 #1
    kschrobi

    kschrobi Inactive User

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    All from the same rock that had a red tipped anem on it.
     
  2. Aug 1, 2013 #2
    kschrobi

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    The two red unidentifieds look to be baby red tipped anenomies but I could be wrong.





    Just noticed the other thing last night but does it appears to be a small Aiptasia[font="Verdana, Arial, Tahoma, Calibri, Geneva, sans-serif"]?[/font]
     
  3. Aug 1, 2013 #3
    ICreefNoob

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    Top two pictures are definately aiptasia. Bottom picture might be two small majanos?
     
  4. Aug 1, 2013 #4
    mthomp

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    This
     
  5. Aug 1, 2013 #5
    Tickyty

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    +1 on the aptasia.
     
  6. Aug 1, 2013 #6
    kschrobi

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    Its a small rock about the size of two golf balls so should I just pull it out and let them die off or are they ok to stay?
     
  7. Aug 1, 2013 #7
    ICreefNoob

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    If you can easily remove them and kill them do it. Both majanos and aiptasia are invasive pests that can quickly get out of control.



     
  8. Aug 1, 2013 #8
    IowaJeeping

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    Peppermint shrimp are Supposed to eat aptashia but I heard its a hit or miss with them. My shrimp eats them.
     
  9. Aug 1, 2013 #9
    blackx-runner Cedar Rapids, IA

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    Kill them now.
     
  10. Aug 1, 2013 #10
    MXC207 Cedar Rapids

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    If you can remove the rock easily take it out. Please. This will turn into a disaster fast. They are very bad. Its aiptasia and majano anemones as stated above.
     

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