Please tell me these are just feather dusters

[Hitchhik3r]

These guys are popping up all over my tank and they don't look like aptasia. I am worried because i had a zoa frag that definitely had aptasia . I got rid of the entire frag to not risk it spreading. And now a few weeks later these guys are everywhere.

 

[Tired]

Yep, feather dusters. You can tell by the feathery look.

Aiptasia aren't a big deal. Easy enough to kill off when they're only on one thing.

 

[Sharkbait19]

Definitely feather dusters - good guys!

 

[Hitchhik3r]

Definitely feather dusters - good guys!

Awesome! Thanks for the reassurance. When you say good guys, what do they help with exactly?

 

[Sharkbait19]

Awesome! Thanks for the reassurance. When you say good guys, what do they help with exactly?

They are filter feeders, so they help with nutrient control (not much, but a little). The extra biodiversity helps to create a better environment.

 

[Cthulukelele]

Yeah and they reproduce in aquariums. One mini feather duster = very little nutrient control. Hundreds of reproducing mini feather dusters? Pretty decent nutrient control support