Biggest Aiptasia Ever?

Discussion in 'Inverts' started by Chance, Jul 1, 2012.

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  1. Chance

    Chance Bubble Tip Anemone

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    So I was moving my anthelia around my tank, and I found one of these little buggers.
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    The Anthelia polyps are around 6 inches long to give you a sense of size. It was about the size of a quarter. Have you ever seen any bigger?
     
    Chance, Jul 1, 2012
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  2. PawPawBlenny

    PawPawBlenny Astrea Snail

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    Nasty little buggers will hide anywhere...
     
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  3. Aaron.Herk

    Aaron.Herk Sea Dragon

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    they get much bigger than that
     
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  4. SAY

    SAY Ocellaris Clown

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    Unfortunately, I have larger ones in my tank. Do you want them? :)
     
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  5. jesmontb

    jesmontb Flamingo Tongue

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    ive seen ones that are about 3-4 inches across
     
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  6. schackmel

    schackmel Giant Squid

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    lol.........be thankful. That is a BABY! I have some in my NPS sump that is at least the size of a half dollar!
     
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  7. Moxtrain

    Moxtrain Peppermint Shrimp

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    That's the scariest thing i've heard all day. I have a new found sense of peace with the tiny aiptasia in my tank.
     
    Moxtrain, Jul 1, 2012
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  8. Grog

    Grog Astrea Snail

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    The LFS had a rock with 2 on it in one of their tanks that were pushing 3". It was from a customer's tank and why they had it in their system I don't know.
     
    Grog, Jul 4, 2012
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