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  1. my72monty

    my72monty Plankton

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    i have some new growth going on in my 55 gallon tank. It just erupted a week ago. Not sure what it is.
     

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  2. DSC reef

    DSC reef Giant Squid

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    That would be aiptasia. Its a pest anenome and should be eradicated asap or it will take over you tank.
     
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  3. my72monty

    my72monty Plankton

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    thanks not sure how it started
     
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  4. oldfishkeeper

    oldfishkeeper Giant Squid

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    so sorry we couldn't tell you it was something really cool to keep :(
     
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  5. reefnJeff

    reefnJeff Pajama Cardinal

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    Sure make sure to get it out of there and keep your eyes out for more.
     
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  6. Wattanasmith

    Wattanasmith Plankton

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    Yeah it looks good..they spread everywhere which give a nice impression..i have a question..are they harmful or what? If not i'd recommend you to go for it without any hesitation.
     
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  7. ivanbosk

    ivanbosk Feather Duster

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    they will spread like crazy and damage/destroy your corals. the quicker you get rid of it, the better you will be.
     
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    DevinH Montipora Capricornis

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    It doesn't look good. They are Harmful.
     
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    DSC reef Giant Squid

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    +1000!! They are very harmful and will spread quicker than you think. Read info on how to get rid of them. If you try and manually remove it will spread a lot quicker.
     
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    ????? Do you know what aptaisia is?
     
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