Pest or coral?

[Copingwithpods]

Does anyone know what these are?

They are sorta maroon with blue highlights in the center that floures under blue light.

I never noticed them before and don't seam to be spreading but would love to know what they. Currently they are on one rock that can easily be removed and cleaned.

 

[Retro Reefer]

Look like clove polyps, probably best to remove them as they will grow to pelage like proportions quickly.

 

[Spare time]

It looks like a clove coral. Not necessarily a pest but if you don't like it you can just cover it with epoxy or sand

 

[Copingwithpods]

Are they known for fast spreading?

 

[Spare time]

Are they known for fast spreading?

They can spread at a decent rate. Some are fast and some are slower.

 

[Copingwithpods]

What would be the best way of getting rid of them without causing them to spread any further.

 

[fishguy242]

hi sympodium by the colors you said,yes weed coral ,cool if you like em,scrub off if not

 

[Copingwithpods]

I like finding new things in my tank and although I do like them if they are going to spread and inhibit coral growth or coraline algea spread they have to go

 

[fishguy242]

you can keep under control w tooth brush,

 

[Copingwithpods]

They won't reattach elsewhere like xenia or release spores or eggs? I've taken a toothbrush to xenia and although I tried catching all the pieces I missed some and they reattached and grew where they landed

 

[fishguy242]

imo if sypo,no they gen stay short ,scrubbing kills em just my exp

 

[Copingwithpods]

If that's the case I might leave them alone, watch them closely and scrub them if they spread, thank you so much

 

[fishguy242]

no prob