Help ID, Aiptasia on zoa frag?

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Hello, new to saltwater. From what I gathered, I believe this to be aiptasia. I tried to reach for it with tongs and it retracts. Can anyone confirm what this is?

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Highlighted is what I am referring to. I did do a red sea dip X when I got these, but it seems that does not work for aiptasia.
 

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I agree that it does appear to be Aiptasia. IME, there are multiple ways to deal with Aiptasia in Zoa colonies including Berghia nudibranchs and F-Aiptasia. The F-Aiptasia may kill a Zoa head that it covers, but IME the colony will fill back in.
 

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