What is this lil thing?!

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  1. dkcabaccang

    dkcabaccang Plankton

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    Turned my decorative coral over and found this. Its about a quarter of an inch in diameter and tan in color. Is this some sort of aptaisia?
     
    dkcabaccang, Feb 23, 2012
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  2. dkcabaccang

    dkcabaccang Plankton

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    Heres the pics
     

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  3. Ducksmasher

    Ducksmasher Purple Spiny Lobster

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    it dont look nice, pull it.
     
    Ducksmasher, Feb 24, 2012
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    civiccars2003 Great Blue Whale

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    It certainly looks like an aptaisia. Get rid of it, inspect the tank for any more.
     
    civiccars2003, Feb 24, 2012
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  5. dkcabaccang

    dkcabaccang Plankton

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    Great way to look at it. Removing that thing pronto. Thanks
     
    dkcabaccang, Feb 24, 2012
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  6. Astrick117

    Astrick117 Stylophora

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    I would highly advise not just "pulling" it off. It will release spores and create a mini aipstasia infection. Your best bet it to use Aipstasia-X or Boiling water.

    I had some on a rock- I boiled about 2 cups of RODI water and poured it over that portion slowly. The aipstasia shriveled up and fell completely off the rock. I haven't had a problem since.
     
    Astrick117, Feb 24, 2012
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