Uh oh.. need ID

[Brew12]

I'm pretty sure I know what this is but I would like confirmation. Please ignore the algae.

It shows up best under the blue lights. I see at least 5 in this group of Zoa's.

 

[Lionfish Lair]

You know what it is..... :-/

 

[Brew12]

You know what it is..... :-/

Hydroids?

 

[Lionfish Lair]

Yup, it looks it to me.

Crikey, I'm having issues with my internet.

 

[Lionfish Lair]

I tried posting a picture.... are you talking about the polyp thingy or the strands in the back.

 

[Brew12]

I tried posting a picture.... are you talking about the polyp thingy or the strands in the back.

The polyp thing. It is a soft stem that retracts if I touch it and looks like a mini feather duster at the top.

I guess that is why I have it in a frag QT. Just not sure there is any way to treat it without killing the zoas.

 

[Lionfish Lair]

This is what I believe is a hydroid. The red markings in the picture look like the hydrotheca.

 

[Lionfish Lair]

BTW, when I saved the picture, that's when I knew you thought it was a hydroid. LOL.

 

[Brew12]

This is what I believe is a hydroid. The red markings in the picture look like the hydrotheca.

Thank you for confirming.

Looks like I have some tough decisions to make. Just not sure I can glue them without a lot of collateral damage. Just so glad it isn't in my DT yet!

 

[Lionfish Lair]

Grab it down low with tweezers.

 

[Brew12]

Grab it down low with tweezers.

The fragment left behind won't just regrow?

 

[Lionfish Lair]

I've pulled them out that way. They never came back. If they do, try something else.

 

[Brew12]

I've pulled them out that way. They never came back. If they do, try something else.

Fantastic! I will definitely try that first. Really appreciate the help!

 

[TheLadyCrash]

If they do come back, time to get the super glue out!