New Sump Species!

ReefSCTim · Nov 3, 2018

This just appeared in my sump. What is it? Do I want it in my sump? Does it impact my display as a result? Help! Info needed!!

WVNed · Nov 3, 2018

I have 2 of those in my tank. They are kind of pretty.

Well maybe more than 2

jefra · Nov 3, 2018

That's aiptasia, and no, you don't want it anywhere.

ReefSCTim · Nov 3, 2018

jefra said:
That's aiptasia, and no, you don't want it anywhere.

Can I just pluck it out of the sump? Anything I need to know before I pluck?

kchristensen8064 · Nov 3, 2018

That would be an aiptasia anemone, you definitely do not want it, and it will definitely affect your display and probably already has. Get it out and do your best to eliminate any more you see. Some Peppermint shrimp eat them and you can also cover them in kalkweisser paste to try to eliminate them. Usually if you see one there's more since they populate very quickly.

kchristensen8064 · Nov 3, 2018

ReefSCTim said:
Can I just pluck it out of the sump? Anything I need to know before I pluck?

Do not leave any of it behind. You have to make sure you get every bit of it.

WVNed · Nov 3, 2018

Pieces of it make more. So if you damage it in the tank you could have 20-30 more.

No my file fish isn't eating them. But he is cute so I forgive him.

ReefSCTim · Nov 3, 2018

WVNed said:
Pieces of it make more. So if you damage it in the tank you could have 20-30 more.

No my file fish isn't eating them. But he is cute so I forgive him.

I want a file fish too. Just now cured after almost 4 months so only have 2 chromosomes and a lawnmower blenny. Taking my time but these pests are aggravating!!!

ReefSCTim · Nov 3, 2018

ReefSCTim said:
I want a file fish too. Just now cured after almost 4 months so only have 2 chromosomes and a lawnmower blenny. Taking my time but these pests are aggravating!!!

Chromis obviously!