My First Saltwater Tank

[gta333]

This a picture of what I have done so far. I have been putting live rock in it the past 3 week-ends. Got the rocks from a LFS here in town. I would like to add the live sand this week. There is some things on the rocks that Im still trying to figure out what they are called. I will post some other pics and maybe someone can help me out. This has been fun with my first saltwater. Its just a 30 gallon that I plan on only having 1 or 2 fish in. Have a Great day Gary

 

[gta333]

Here is a pic of what Im trying to figure out what it is. bear with me as Im still getting my feet wet. I noticed that it moves from spot to spot on anygiven day. I have another one that is a little differant. Gary

 

[gta333]

Her is another pic of what Im trying to figure out waht it is called. This one seems to move everyother day. Thanks Gary

 

[nycbob]

i think its an aiptasia. if it is, they r bad and will spread fast. the best way to remove them is spray hot water or joes juice on them.

 

[lecithin]

my thoughts exactly. I'm definitely not an expert though...

 

[keith burn]

Originally Posted by nycbob
i think its an aiptasia. if it is, they r bad and will spread fast. the best way to remove them is spray hot water or joes juice on them.

aiptasia

and it must die

 

[skbise98]

definitely looks like aiptasia to me. i'm not an expert either, but when i had a breakout about 3 months ago i tried hot water and joes juice with no results. however, i bought 4 pepermint shrimp about 2 months and haven't had a problem since let alone see one. i personally prefer the natural method to get rid of a nuisance. just my .02 best of luck to you.

 

[swalchemist]

Not just any Pepermint shrimp will do either. I agree I have found nothing that eradicates them 100% except natural means, copper bandded buttefly and caribean pepermint shrimp.