Have I been taking care of Aiptasia?

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  1. Steve34

    Steve34 Feather Star

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    I didn't question this particular critter until reading some aiptasia threads earlier.

    I've never seen any more than that are on this one rock with a zoa colony, probably a dozen or so.

    Can someone assist with an ID?
     

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  2. steve wright

    steve wright Super Moderator

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    I believe thats a Palythoa
    so its a relative of the Zoanthid and not a pest nem

    Steve
     
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    Corailline Super Moderator

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    +1

    Boy you dodged a bullet there ;D
     
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  4. Pickupman66

    Pickupman66 Tassled File Fish

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    polyp. they are good. I had a ton. dont kill em.
     
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  5. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Often referred to as Button Polyps.
     
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  6. xmetalfan99

    xmetalfan99 Giant Squid

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    I killed mine because i didn't like them and wanted to keep the rock. Not a pest, but not very pleasing to the eyes IMHO.
     
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  7. Steve34

    Steve34 Feather Star

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    whew I'm glad it worked out because I was torn because I liked they way they looked but they were oh so similar to some of the pests found in other threads.
     
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  8. texanjordan

    texanjordan Peppermint Shrimp

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    I have a bunch of them, they add variety to your coral, and they came free on my live rock. They spread and reproduce pretty easily.
     
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    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    Hey, I like button polyps. :)
     
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  10. SushiGirl

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    I like button polyps too. I haven't found any coral I hate yet...
    Yet LOL.
     
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