ALLOWING Aiptasia?

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  1. DevinH

    DevinH Montipora Capricornis

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    I saw some Aiptasia in my sump again, and was thinking it may be pretty cool to just let it run loose and take over the live rock in the DT. It won't hurt fish right? Or anything else?
     
    DevinH, Jun 18, 2012
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  2. schackmel

    schackmel Giant Squid

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    fish only and it doesnt bug you, then yeah leave it in. Will not hurt fish or anything
     
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  3. Moby Duck

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    It's only a threat to corals so if you don't have any then let it go
     
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  4. DevinH

    DevinH Montipora Capricornis

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    Cool, I'll post pictures if it does spread. I think it would be pretty cool IMO
     
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  5. ingtar_shinowa

    ingtar_shinowa Giant Squid

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    lol if you want a million of them cut one off and feed it to a powerhead.
     
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  6. scadsobees

    scadsobees Fire Shrimp

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    Why not just let some xenia, gsp, and anthelia go in there instead? :)
     
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  7. DevinH

    DevinH Montipora Capricornis

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    What are those? I'm assuming they are all considered pests, not looking for something I have to take care of just yet.
     
    DevinH, Jun 19, 2012
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  8. grinder37

    grinder37 Whip-Lash Squid

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    They are soft invasive corals that can over run a tank if let go.
     
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  9. DevinH

    DevinH Montipora Capricornis

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    So will they require special care or such? And can I actually buy these?
     
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  10. grinder37

    grinder37 Whip-Lash Squid

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    Umm,yea,they are very very common and considered begginers corals often due to thier hardyness and ease of care.I have all mentioned.Mushrooms and kenya tree is two others that can do the same (I have those too,lol).
     
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