Uh-oh help

NicoleIrene · Aug 27, 2018

We are cycling a new tank (on week 2) and sw is new to us. Like, really new and somewhat overwhelming!

Anyhow, we got some more live rock over the weekend and found this attached:

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NicoleIrene
Aug 27, 2018

We were only set up for live rock and fish, not any anenome (?). I don't want to kill it. What do I do?

This is our very simple setup (no skimmer, just a filter, LED lights (basic), heater and additional flow head).

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NicoleIrene
Aug 27, 2018

ndrwater · Aug 28, 2018

Aptasia. Nusance anemone. Get rid of it while you can. They tend to reproduce quickly. Kalk paste, Lemon juice, Aptasia X, Lasers, they all have been somewhat effective.

saltyfilmfolks · Aug 28, 2018

I belive it’s an aptasia. Def not a good thing. Google some pics to be sure. But it’s not something you want in there.
Take the rock out and scrape it off. I’d even leave it in a bucket of tank water and a powerhead and watch the rock to make sure you got all of them.

starypotter · Aug 28, 2018

When I had one it was recommended to me to burn it with fire so that's what I did. There's a tiny burn mark on one of my rocks now but no more aptasia. I did apologize to it before I burned it though.