Someone tell me this isnt Aptasia

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I knew I shouldn't ha e bought coral at this LFS because most of the frag tanks were riddled with aptasia, but the one this frag came from looked clean so I took a shot. Is there any way I can save this colony?

 

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dead center at the top for anyone for anyone not knowing where i'm looking

 

[Devin6871]

If you're talking about those tentacle looking things in front of the furthest back zoa head, it certainly has that aptasia look to it. Would be easier with a picture looking directly at it though.

 

[Kellie in CA]

It's hard to tell from the picture.

I would just superglue over the top of it and push the glue in well as it starts to dry. You may lose one of 2 of the zoa heads the process, but it's worth it in the long run.

 

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It's hard to tell from the picture.

I would just superglue over the top of it and push the glue in well as it starts to dry. You may lose one of 2 of the zoa heads the process, but it's worth it in the long run.

Because of where it sits in the tank, that's about the best picture I can get, but after some more research, I am positive it is aptasia. Can you super glue over the little tiny ones? These zoa polyps are about the size of the buttons that you sometimes see on men's collared shirts and the aptasia is smaller than them.

 

[jordan10]

It's hard to tell from the picture.

I would just superglue over the top of it and push the glue in well as it starts to dry. You may lose one of 2 of the zoa heads the process, but it's worth it in the long run.

More then likely going spread spores and he will have more. I just cut the lose and take the zoas out. Once u get one in ur tank. More then likely they going spread.

 

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It's hard to tell from the picture.

I would just superglue over the top of it and push the glue in well as it starts to dry. You may lose one of 2 of the zoa heads the process, but it's worth it in the long run.

Also, since they haven't quite encrusted off of that frag plug, should I just pull the whole plug and do it out of the tank?

 

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More then likely going spread spores and he will have more. I just cut the lose and take the zoas out. Once u get one in ur tank. More then likely they going spread.

That's what I was thinking as well, but I love those zoas so i didn't want to sacrifice them

 

[John08007]

Still dont see it, they're easy to eradicate. Peppermint shrimp amd AiptasiaX, just be carefull with the syringe to nit hit a zoa

 

[jordan10]

That's what I was thinking as well, but I love those zoas so i didn't want to sacrifice them

I just saying I have tried everything to get ride of them. I am going to get some nuds in couple weeks. I had maybe 2 aptasia and used aptasia x now have to many to count. And I can't stand looking at them worst thing in a tank imo

 

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If I took the plug out, cut off the section with the aptasia, and set it in my QT for a bit to see if they come back, do you think that would be a bad idea?

 

[Kellie in CA]

Also, since they haven't quite encrusted off of that frag plug, should I just pull the whole plug and do it out of the tank?

Yes. I would take it out. Look to see where the aiptasia retreats to and apply a blob of superglue. Make sure it is covered on all sides. Then rinse the frag off with some tank water before putting it back in the tank (toss the water after). I have tried many things over the years and this is the only method that didn't cause spreading.

I wouldn't toss the frag. This issue is very common and will come up from time to time. I have received frags from the most respected online stores in the hobby with Aiptasia on them. The most important thing is to act fast as soon as you see them. Just my opinion.

 

[GoodVybes]

I just recently went the superglue route on a new frag of zoas I had in my coral QT. Saw one aiptasia about two weeks in and hit it with superglue. Put it back in the QT. A week later, saw another one on the same frag so I hit it as well. I believe both came on the frag based on the way the zoas were growing when I got them. Waited another three weeks without another sighting. A good tip I found was to hit the frag with a turkey baster to get everything to close up and then observe. In my case, the aiptasia were the first to emerge so I could see exactly where they were coming from. I hit them with the baster one more time to get them to close up, then applied the superglue on top of where I saw them come out. So far, I haven't seen them spread, but will let you know if that changes.

 

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I pulled it to try and save what I could, but that aptasia was tucked up under the polyps, dead center of the frag. I could see the edge of it, but it I wasn't going to be able to save it. It really hurt, but I had to toss it

Thanks for the replies guys/gals