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what is this?

Post by xrayjeeper83 »

Ive noticed this brown coral growing in my tank. I got a picture but it sucks lol
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Google aiptasia and majano
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Aptasia. You don't want it in there, stings other corals & takes over your tank.
You are getting sleepy... you only hear the sound of my voice... you must do water changes... water changes... water changes... water changes...

"The solution to pollution is dilution!"
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Whats the best way to get rid of it, its right next to(less then 1/4in away) from corals I want
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Do a search, there are many ways.
You are getting sleepy... you only hear the sound of my voice... you must do water changes... water changes... water changes... water changes...

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My favorate is a gas powered soldering iron....

Stinks but is very satisfying
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Hey you need a Majanowand

Check out these vids
http://www.majanowand.co.uk/index.php?o ... &Itemid=10
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Post by Pufferpunk »

No you don't... Way cheaper alternatives. Fun to zap 'em with though!
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Re: what is this?

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peppermint shrimp tend to gobble them up. mine keep my tank free of it atleast
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I'm pretty sure I have a blue thumb.
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