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ddrew78
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What is this strange creature in my tank?
« on: May 15, 2010, 05:42:33 PM »
I first noticed this inhabitant about 6 months ago.  Since then he has grown dramatically, and now there is a second one in the tank, which is strange b/c I haven't added any LR in some time.  Sorry about the quality of the pictures.  It/they don't seem to be causing any issues, but I like knowing what's in my tank  Smiley
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46G, CPR BakPak2.  In the tank now: 2 skunk cleaners, 2 emerald crabs, horseshoe crab, 2 clown fish, 2 anemones, flame angel fish, neon wrasse
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Re: What is this strange creature in my tank?
« Reply #1 on: May 16, 2010, 09:30:20 PM »
It looks to be a glass anemone or aiptasia. I would remove it before it takes over the tank. They are pretty strong and can sting / kill corals.

Check out this thread. http://pristineaquariums.com/forum/index.php/topic,362.0.html
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Display: 120g, 40g sump, 2x250w 14K, 2x54w T5 actinic, Mag 9.5, ASM G3, 36w UV, AC3 controller
Frag: 120g, 33g sump, 2x250w 14K, 2x54w T5 actinic, Mag 9.5, ASM G3, 36w UV
Anemone Farm: 75g, 2x250w 10K, plumbed into frag tank
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Re: What is this strange creature in my tank?
« Reply #2 on: May 20, 2010, 10:23:17 AM »
Thanks for the info.  I guess I'll be getting me some Peppermint Shrimp this weekend.  Gonna also try to post some new pics next week.
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Re: What is this strange creature in my tank?
« Reply #3 on: May 20, 2010, 05:10:50 PM »
I have had great kill rates with kalk paste and a syringe.

I have also used the two part epoxy and just sealed them into the rock.

If it is one a rock you can remove just take it out and let it dry for a couple of days and return it to the tank.
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Frag: 120g, 33g sump, 2x250w 14K, 2x54w T5 actinic, Mag 9.5, ASM G3, 36w UV
Anemone Farm: 75g, 2x250w 10K, plumbed into frag tank
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Re: What is this strange creature in my tank?
« Reply #4 on: August 18, 2010, 09:21:16 PM »
 Cry I am loosing the battle against these invaders, my tank is being over ran by these creature's.  I have used the aiptasia-x with some success, but it's always temporary.  I have removed some of the smaller pieces and that work's well, would it be and issue if I remove like have of the LR out of the tank over a hundred pounds and one time?  What type of effect will this have on the tank if any?
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