Just wondering if someone can help me determine the identity of this single polyp in my Green Button zoa's. I have a rock with about 50+ green button zoa's and this one mystery guest. At first I thought is was a small nem, but now I'm wondering if it is the aiptasia pest.
Thanks for the help!
Friend or Foe.... Aiptasia?
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Friend or Foe.... Aiptasia?
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Re: Friend or Foe.... Aiptasia?
Yes, it is aptasia. I make a kalk paste, turn off the flow & blast it. Be sure to blow the kalk off your zoas.
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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Re: Friend or Foe.... Aiptasia?
Thank you! Was really hoping it was a friend.
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Re: Friend or Foe.... Aiptasia?
Not only will it sting it's neighbors, it will multiply & take over the tank choking everything out.
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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Re: Friend or Foe.... Aiptasia?
Well I pulled the rock out, injected the pest and made sure to remove the entire blob. Rinsed the area with water and place back in the tank. Hopefully I caught and removed it before it spread. The buttons are all open and happy for now. I will keep watching for future invaders 
Thanks for your help PP!
Thanks for your help PP!
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Re: Friend or Foe.... Aiptasia?
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!"
"The solution to pollution is dilution!"