Guys Please No:(

[Hecticdude]

Can anyone ID for sure?

 

[tsouth]

From the picture, my first assumption is Aiptasia.

I would be able to better confirm with a picture of white lighting.

Don't fret just yet - this community is full of experts and wonderful solutions both biologically and chemically. We got you, and you got this.

 

[El_Guapo13]

Need clearer pic in white light. Can barely make out what I am looking at.

 

[andrewey]

Are you able to take one with white lights only? At first blush it does look like aiptasia (which I'm guessing is what you think it is), but I don't want to lead you astray as it's a bit tough for me to see with the color of the picture.

 

[Crabs McJones]

The tentacle definitely looks like a rogue aiptasia. Sorry

 

[Hecticdude]

Are you able to take one with white lights only? At first blush it does look like aiptasia (which I'm guessing is what you think it is), but I don't want to lead you astray as it's a bit tough for me to see with the color of the picture.

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[AcroNem]

Yep, it's Aiptasia

 

[tsouth]

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Some methods of control for you if possible.

1. Lazer!
2. Kalk paste
3. Manual removal
3. Specific peppermint shrimp. You want species A in particular. They're typically larger and have a different pattern on the side.

 

[andrewey]

Aiptasia. I'd remove and watch for others. Here's to hoping he's the only one!

 

[Crabs McJones]

Luckily being on the sandbed, removal should be a breeze

 

[Hecticdude]

Crap!!!!!!@#$%##@

 

[User1]

Can anyone ID for sure?

Also for future reference it is super helpful to circle the item you are asking the ID about. Snap the photo, edit for clarity, red or yellow circle, arrow pointer, or something to say LOOK HERE

 

[Hecticdude]

The tentacle definitely looks like a rogue aiptasia. Sorry

Thanks:/

 

[Fishfinder]

But why the panic? There’s way worse things with not easy solutions

 

[Hecticdude]

It was in the sand bed. Captured it!!
Hopeful there aren't anymore.

 

[Hecticdude]

The Prisoner!!

 

[Shawn_epicurious]

So that’s what it looks like...

 

[Cwentz758]

I’ll trade you my Large cell dinos for this.

 

[Hecticdude]

Nope!

 

[Scottmac]

My apologies for the beginner question, but what's so bad about Aiptasia? The live rock for my new tank has a couple among the mushrooms and green stars, and I find them interesting. So long as I get a couple of peppermint shrimp to keep the numbers in check, what's the big issue?

Cheers

Scott