Aiptasia or Hydroid?

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  1. Majors

    Majors Plankton

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    While scanning my tank I noticed in the back corner on the glass was this very small tube like organism with maybe 5 tentacles in a circular form stuck to the side of my tank. I am unsure what this is as it is growing on the glass. It was not there yesterday. Anyone have a clue to what it might be?
     
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  2. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    It probably is a micro feather duster if the tube is in a spiral shape and hard. If it is soft I would say it could be a hydroid.
     
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  3. SushiGirl

    SushiGirl Barracuda

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    I agree.
     
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  4. dunc101

    dunc101 Flamingo Tongue

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    Could you post a pic? Is the tube that it is coming out of white? If so, it is nothing to worry about. Hydroids usually spread like wildfire (at least they did in my tank until I got rid of them).
     
    dunc101, Feb 15, 2012
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