Aptasia? Identification

[Velvet64]

I have these two anenomes coming out of a live rock i recently purchased and i cant find aptasia pictures that look the same with the stripes and markings. The similar pictures i found seem to have mixed responses as to what they are. Are there any opinions here.





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[ohioreef]

Doesn't look like the aiptasia I have in my tank.

[mtamorrow]

I just found this majano anemone yesterday in my tank.  2 of them on 1 disc. on the far right side you can see it. Have a request out for the magic wand!

[soldiers4christ50]

That looks like aptasia from what I can see in the pic mtamorrow

[Kenn]

Aiptasia IMO

Arms are a little stubby but I've seen that before

[mtamorrow]

That looks like aptasia from what I can see in the pic mtamorrow

ok. Thanks. I'm on the list for the wand. I have dipped all my corals and started with reef cleaners rock so I know it wasn't the rock. I'm still new to this but I'm guessing dipping does not kill aphasia?



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[mtamorrow]

Aiptasia IMO

Arms are a little stubby but I've seen that before

thanks Kenn. Can I remove the disc and scrape them off or was that a stupid question?


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[Kenn]

I'm guessing dipping does not kill aphasia?

That is correct. Dipping will not kill aiptasia

[mtamorrow]

That is correct. Dipping will not kill aiptasia

ok. Thank you


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[Kenn]

I don't believe in stupid questions

from what is commonly accepted, ANY little piece of the stuff can create a new one.

There are so many ways to go at this problem, that its hard to suggest where to start.

Easiest solution.. if the rock they are on is small; remove it. if you want to keep the rock, soak it in bleach for a day. soak it in fresh water for more than 3 days. let sit outside until the next blue moon etc  lol

I keep peppermint shrimp as a controller. They are not a quick fix, but work well for me

[soldiers4christ50]

+1 on the peppermint shrimp. I've had good luck with those.

[mtamorrow]

I don't believe in stupid questions

from what is commonly accepted, ANY little piece of the stuff can create a new one.

There are so many ways to go at this problem, that its hard to suggest where to start.

Easiest solution.. if the rock they are on is small; remove it. if you want to keep the rock, soak it in bleach for a day. soak it in fresh water for more than 3 days. let sit outside until the next blue moon etc  lol

I keep peppermint shrimp as a controller. They are not a quick fix, but work well for me

will there be any issues with a skunk cleaner and peppermint in a 30 gallon tank?


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[mtamorrow]

+1 on the peppermint shrimp. I've had good luck with those.

thanks soldier


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[soldiers4christ50]

No problem

[Kenn]

will there be any issues with a skunk cleaner and peppermint in a 30 gallon tank?

I would say "no" you shouldn't experience any issues. However, I have not personally kept the two types together.

[Steve]

I would say "no" you shouldn't experience any issues. However, I have not personally kept the two types together.

I have kept both with no issues.

[Velvet64]

Could this be another aiptasia or something else it looks deep purple with no stripes


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[Steve]

Looks looks aiptasia to me.

[Kenn]

I agree with Steve

[discus513]

I would mix up a good Kalk paste and hit them with it, I have tried the laser and have heard some mixed reviews, but it didn't work for me it actually made them worse. Kalk paste is the only thing I have had work everytime

[merlin3]

Ive used pickling lime with good results.

[chevydoc]

I second the pickling lime. I use mrs. Wages. You can get it at meijer


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[Humphrey]

Peppermint shrimps have worked for me, but I've heard they are hit and miss. I have superglued them. If you pull the rock/frag out, and remember where they were, you can put a blob of gel superglue over them.