ID if a few hitchhiker's.

[Samkay90]

Hey!

So this rock with zoas was the first coral I ever bought. At the time I didn't even know what dipping was so it's the only one I haven't dipped. I noticed these today.

The red is obviously a snail, I have no idea what kind.

The purple is a brown flower looking thing. Is that aiptasia?? There's also that round ball. It's brown in colour. Kinda looks like an egg.

The green is a white hollow tube looking thing, but it now looks like the brown flower thing.

I have a feeling this entire colony of zoas has way too many pests. But I'm new to this so learning along the way.

Should I take it out now and dip it?

Thanks!

 

[Samkay90]

After googling a little more. I'm going to assume the brown ball thing is bubble algae. And the snail is a collonista snail. But would still like someone with more experience to confirm that

 

[Duncan62]

After googling a little more. I'm going to assume the brown ball thing is bubble algae. And the snail is a collonista snail. But would still like someone with more experience to confirm that

Not aptasia. Tube nem of some kind. I had some red ones that disappeared. Agree with bubble algea. Why are zoas closed? I wouldn't dip the rock. Remove the bubbles manually without bursting if possible. Emerald crabs will often eat it for maintenance. I've never know the name for these snails but I've had them for years. No harm done. They will multiply.

 

[Samkay90]

Alright sweet. I'll remove the bubble algae. Should I remove the tube nem things or just leave them?

Also it's currently 3am. Lights off so the zoas are closed. They all open up during the day with lights on.

Thanks for the reply!

 

[Duncan62]

Alright sweet. I'll remove the bubble algae. Should I remove the tube nem things or just leave them?

Also it's currently 3am. Lights off so the zoas are closed. They all open up during the day with lights on.

Thanks for the reply!

The ones I had never bothered anything. I'd leave them alone. Good luck with it : )

 

[shakacuz]

remove the nem for asurance...

definitely bubble algae, and collonista snail.

the tube-like structure in the middle could be a feather duster.