aiptasia?

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  1. cbs3315

    cbs3315 Ritteri Anemone

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    i have things that look like the end of a q-tip with a crown on it. i cant get a picture of them because my camera wont zoom in that close. any thoughts? i also am starting to see alot of clear looking tubes liike maybe they are feather dusters forming or something. any help will be appreciated. thanks
     
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    1st: Pineapple sponge (also called Q-tip sponge).

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    2nd: Could be an appy. Does it look like this?

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    cbs3315 Ritteri Anemone

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    good or bad?
     
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    Neither. An over abundance can mean your nutrients are a little high. I've never removed them and always found them cool.
     
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    cbs3315 Ritteri Anemone

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    the other doesnt look like those it doesnt have tenicles or anything just a clear like tube.
     
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    Like this, but clear?

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    Or this.... but clear?

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    cbs3315 Ritteri Anemone

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    looks like the first picture.
     
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    Those are hydroids. They sting.
     
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    cbs3315 Ritteri Anemone

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    what would i need to do to get rid of them?
     
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