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[slipknotgrrl83]

This thing has been on my powerhead for a while. I took it out to clean it and thought I got rid of this but he came back. There is also something killing (I think) my goni. Any ideas? It almost looks like a worm on the goni. He seems to be dying. Should I do a coral dip? And the thing on powerhead no idea how to get rid of it.

 

[slipknotgrrl83]

All other corals are thriving

 

[ReefQueen]

That's an aiptasia on the powerhead. I am not seeing the worm on the goni, how long have you had it?

 

[slipknotgrrl83]

That's an aiptasia on the powerhead. I am not seeing the worm on the goni, how long have you had it?

Apitasia..
That's the only one I think. Should I try to kill it or leave it since its far away from anything. I got through goni back in april. He's been closed alot and not fully extended. Let me try to get a better pic

 

[slipknotgrrl83]

There's a tube like thing underneath it and tissue looks like it's dying... is this rtn or brown jelly?

 

[slipknotgrrl83]

He looks bad from the side

 

[Mike_J]

As far as the aiptasia, get rid of it ASAP, otherwise it will spread quickly and can take over a tank in no time.

 

[slipknotgrrl83]

As far as the aiptasia, get rid of it ASAP, otherwise it will spread quickly and can take over a tank in no time.

Best way?

 

[Jason mack]

Inject hot water into it ..or get a peppermint shrimp .. they eat them..

 

[Mike_J]

Best way?

I use Berghia Nudibranches, but there are other means. The following thread might be helpful:
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/how-do-i-get-rid-of-aiptasia.234649/

 

[slipknotgrrl83]

Inject hot water into it ..or get a peppermint shrimp .. they eat them..

Not sure what to use to inject with

 

[slipknotgrrl83]

Any idea on goni, is he a goner?

 

[slipknotgrrl83]

Lemon juice? Will that harm the tank if I try that method

 

[Mike_J]

He looks bad from the side

It's most likely a vermetid snail and not the reason for the decline of your goni.

 

[slipknotgrrl83]

It's most likely a vermetid snail and not the reason for the decline of your goni.

Not sure what to do then.. all others are thriving. Goni was too till about 2 months ago..

 

[slipknotgrrl83]

I just had a thought about the apist Asia, what if I remove the power head and soak it in lemon juice?

 

[Mike_J]

I just had a thought about the apist Asia, what if I remove the power head and soak it in lemon juice?

If you remove the powerhead, you could just scrape it or wipe it off. I've done this before. Just make sure you get it all and give it a good cleaning and rinse to make sure it's all gone.

 

[Mike_J]

I don't have much help to offer you as far as the goni. These types are difficult to keep long term in the reef and often wither away. You could certainly try dipping it in Revive or something similar, along with target feedings and making sure it is getting adequate flow and light. Hopefully someone with more experience with flowerpots will chime in.

As far as the vermetid snail ID, if you see a long strand-like thing coming from the tube, then it most likely is a positive ID. The strands are how the snail feeds and often times it irritates coral. The tubes are hard but you can usually scrape it off.

 

[Vincent100]

Looks like the goni has gone to far
Do you know your no3, po4 levels
Sometimes goni are hard to keep alive
You could maybe try feeding it reefroids but I'm not sure if it will take in food that far closed up , there's a member on here that has a tank full of all types of gonis gonna look through my old posts and see if I can find there name and call them in to the thread
If anyone one can help you with this goni than this person can, their tank is full of them all in tip top health
Bear with me

 

[slipknotgrrl83]

Looks like the goni has gone to far
Do you know your no3, po4 levels
Sometimes goni are hard to keep alive
You could maybe try feeding it reefroids but I'm not sure if it will take in food that far closed up , there's a member on here that has a tank full of all types of gonis gonna look through my old posts and see if I can find there name and call them in to the thread
If anyone one can help you with this goni than this person can, their tank is full of them all in tip top health
Bear with me

he was open a little earlier, maybe about 2 inches of polyp extension. I tried feeding and it looks like he took it but then closed right back up. all I can get now is the 2 inch extension, when I got him it was more like 7 or 8. I did a dip on him and put him back. parameters are:

sg 1.025
ph 8.1
cal 500
mag 1400
alk 9.8
nitrite 0
ammonia 0
phosphate .003
and nitrate is 25 (down from almost 80 month or so back) still working on that