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Identification What in the heck is growing on my glass, corals, etc. Not sure what it is? Post here and we'll see if we can figure it out!
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Old 05-13-2008, 06:08 PM
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Icon5 can you tell me what i have growing?

i need to know what this is. i have had this tank for about a year now and this thing grew and i don't know what to tell people what it is when they ask can any one help?
so ya what is it?
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Old 05-13-2008, 06:21 PM
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Default Re: can you tell me what i have growing?

Google aiptasia. Im 90% sure thats what it is.
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Old 05-13-2008, 06:37 PM
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what a bummer
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Yes, it is aiptasia. I'd nuke it ASAP.
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Old 05-15-2008, 09:29 PM
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Default Re: can you tell me what i have growing?

welcome to the wonderful world of aptasia farming... lol i use vinager in a hypodermic, works well for me but i'm gonna get some pepermint shrimp and see if i get lucky. my understanding is its 50/50 with them
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