We’ve had this coral frag over a month and I did dip it. This thing appears stuck to the side of of it. No other signs in the tank and haven’t added anything for about a month when I added a scoly which I also dipped.
Is this aptasia?
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Mikedawg
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Yep, Aiptasia X is worth a try as are the other "remedies" on this forum; no guarantees as to what will work so you probably will have to try more than one. Personally I've had good luck with file fish, but know that they are 50/50 reef safe.
Try to remove plug before treating if you can
Try to remove plug before treating if you can
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Unfortunately that is an aiptasia. Dips do not kill them. You can use Aiptasia X, F Aiptasia, lemon juice, or Kalk paste to remove them.
Actually I would encourage you to remove the frag from your tank.
If the aiptasia is attached to the frag plug I would remove the plug and chuck it. If you cannot do that, scrape the aiptasia off with a razor blade and rinse thoroughly before putting it back in your tank. When aiptasia are threatened they can/will release spores in you tank.
Yes, these things can multiply quickly. They sting neighboring corals.
If the aiptasia is attached to the frag plug I would remove the plug and chuck it. If you cannot do that, scrape the aiptasia off with a razor blade and rinse thoroughly before putting it back in your tank. When aiptasia are threatened they can/will release spores in you tank.
Yes, these things can multiply quickly. They sting neighboring corals.
