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Friend or Foe.... Aiptasia?
Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2013 10:10 am
by supgirl
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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!
Re: Friend or Foe.... Aiptasia?
Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2013 10:39 am
by Pufferpunk
Yes, it is aptasia. I make a kalk paste, turn off the flow & blast it. Be sure to blow the kalk off your zoas.
Re: Friend or Foe.... Aiptasia?
Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2013 11:01 am
by supgirl
Thank you! Was really hoping it was a friend.
Re: Friend or Foe.... Aiptasia?
Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2013 11:07 am
by Pufferpunk
Not only will it sting it's neighbors, it will multiply & take over the tank choking everything out.
Re: Friend or Foe.... Aiptasia?
Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2013 6:45 pm
by supgirl
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!
Re: Friend or Foe.... Aiptasia?
Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2013 9:09 pm
by Pufferpunk
