What is this ?

Discussion in 'ID This!' started by btcole333, Jan 11, 2011.

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  1. btcole333

    btcole333 Feather Duster

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    btcole333, Jan 11, 2011
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  2. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    It is a dry heat, yeah right !
    A type of hydroid I believe.
     
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  3. btcole333

    btcole333 Feather Duster

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    It will not harm anything will it ?
     
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  4. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    It is a dry heat, yeah right !
    I am trying to remember the exact name for them.

    Yes if they are hydroids they can spread and sting some corals. Easy way to get rid of them is to take some underwater epoxy and apply directly on top. Superglue get might work as well. Or you can just remove the rock and treat.
     
    Corailline, Jan 11, 2011
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  5. Renee@LionfishLair

    Renee@LionfishLair 3reef Sponsor

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    You are correct. It is a hydroid.
     
    Renee@LionfishLair, Jan 11, 2011
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