Anyone know what these are? I thought a type of aptasia but people

cje58

cje58

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Anyone know what these are? I thought they were a type of aptasia but the people I bought my Berghia Nudibranches from think not.

 
mr. limpid

mr. limpid

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You have tons of cool stuff growing on those rocks. Was there that many when you got the rock or have they multiplied? There a ton of species out there if they are multiplying then they are a nuisance and need to be dealt with. My butterflies would have field day in your tank.
 
cje58

cje58

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No the rock I had for 15 years and sat dry for 10 years and decided to get back into reefing so I cleaned it up and added 10 lbs of Garf's Grunge and some corals that came on frags. This is what I have a year later. it is spreading slowly so maybe I should get a butterfly if they will eat it. Will have to research and see how they will do in a 75 gallon tank.
Thanks,
Cody
 
cje58

cje58

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Did some research and a Butterfly will eat pretty much every type of critter and coral in my tank so I guess it wont be a good Idea
 
cje58

cje58

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Put 10 peppermint shrimp in a while back hoping I would get at least a couple of the right ones but so far no luck
 
tthemadd1

tthemadd1

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Is it on only one rock? Can you take the rock out of the tank? If so, and there are no corals you really like on it maybe a freshwater swim for a few hours kill it all, I don't know if peroxide would kill them, or maybe just get a different rock. Throw this one out or trade it to a LFS for credit or see if they will hold the rock with some butterfly fish for a few weeks. My LFS will do a lot to help out a good customer. Just a few ideas.
 
tthemadd1

tthemadd1

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I used to use straight calcium paste on aptasias which would bun them to death. Sometimes with success. I have heard of joes juice as well.
 
cje58

cje58

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They are on several rocks with and without corals. I have had some luck with aptasiaX but I would like to go more natural if possible. I will try the calcium paste. How long do I need to leave powerheads off?
 
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