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Just like plants in the world, a weed is a plant growing where you don’t want it to grow. This is a weed of the saltwater tank, if you don’t want it that is lol
It won’t hurt much, if it does it would just hurt super sensitive corals. It’s not like an Aiptasia or Majano that will grow out of control and everywhere. These guys grow my expanding the mat that the stalk is attached to.
It won’t hurt much, if it does it would just hurt super sensitive corals. It’s not like an Aiptasia or Majano that will grow out of control and everywhere. These guys grow my expanding the mat that the stalk is attached to.
I have so much to learn. My husband knows about fish only tanks so I’m in charge of research and care for the corals. The person we got the 125 gal tank from had let it go and we are pretty sure he had a crash. There were three clowns and a few healthy corals. Since then we have added an anemone and a couple of frags and hermits and cleaner shrimp. She is cycling and looking pretty good. Last week I found hydroids. I think we handled that. Anyway, just a little parinoid theres a lot of conflicting information out there and not sure what to believe. I will ask a bunch of stupid questions along the way.
ludnix
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There's no stupid questions, we keep bizarre alien like creatures in a glass boxes of saltwater, none of this should come naturally.
I have a few of those same polyps in my 120 gallon aquarium. I wouldn't have bought them but they rode in on some rocks. Your read correctly that they are very toxic, because of that I avoid trying to remove them or scrape them off the rock. If you're just starting out I would keep them, they are very hardy coral and can be fun to feed.
I am concerned that you said the tank is cycling but you already have an anemone. Most anemones are rather sensitive and can be difficult to care for if you're a beginner. Do you have a photo of the anemone, it would help us identify it's species and give you some extra care tips about it's specific requirements.
Welcome to the forums and good luck! There's a lot to learn but it can be really fascinating stuff sometimes!
I have a few of those same polyps in my 120 gallon aquarium. I wouldn't have bought them but they rode in on some rocks. Your read correctly that they are very toxic, because of that I avoid trying to remove them or scrape them off the rock. If you're just starting out I would keep them, they are very hardy coral and can be fun to feed.
I am concerned that you said the tank is cycling but you already have an anemone. Most anemones are rather sensitive and can be difficult to care for if you're a beginner. Do you have a photo of the anemone, it would help us identify it's species and give you some extra care tips about it's specific requirements.
Welcome to the forums and good luck! There's a lot to learn but it can be really fascinating stuff sometimes!
rkpetersen
walked the sand with the crustaceans
Don't get rid of it. Paly polyps are the kind of hitchhiker you want.
The danger of palys is generally from handling sizable colonies with bare hands.
They generally won't sting most other corals, and they are no threat to fish.
The danger of palys is generally from handling sizable colonies with bare hands.
They generally won't sting most other corals, and they are no threat to fish.
The anemone is doing great. We went on vacation and it almost doubled in size. The corals all look great. The water testing says we are in good shape. When we rescued the tank we took 55 gallon drums and saved and transported the water. Overall she looks pretty good. We’ve added a few fish and they seem to be doing great too.
