dont know what it is

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  1. cassidyarizona

    cassidyarizona Plankton

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    they are spreading like crazy, comes out of my live rock, look like some kind of weed or something, but is alive, pink in color with stem and arms looks like a spider head. will go all the way back in the live rock when it gets scared. Produces like crazy
     
    cassidyarizona, Oct 23, 2010
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  2. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Could be aiptasia. Pics would be a big help.
     
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  3. cassidyarizona

    cassidyarizona Plankton

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    will they harm anything
     
    cassidyarizona, Oct 23, 2010
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  4. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    If it is aiptasia it can.
     
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  5. blackraven1425

    blackraven1425 Giant Squid

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    It could also be feather dusters, which wouldn't.

    I agree that pics would help.
     
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  6. drew3

    drew3 Blue Ringed Angel

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    pics are necessary
     
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  7. Magnus

    Magnus Sharknado

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    I agree, try to take a pic with the "macro" function of your camera and post it here. If you don't have a camera handy, cell phone pics some times work too.

    - Mag.
     
    Magnus, Oct 23, 2010
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  8. ReefRaider

    ReefRaider Astrea Snail

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    Aiptasia are a type of anemone. Purple or brown, sometimes perfectly clear, and always transparent. They spread like nuts. If it is Aiptasia, I'd reccomwnt peppermint shrimp, or if it's large, some Aiptasia X
     
    ReefRaider, Oct 28, 2010
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  9. SushiGirl

    SushiGirl Barracuda

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    Sounds like feather dusters to me. Aiptasia usually doesn't retract into rock when startled. Feather dusters are harmless filter feeders.

    Pics are definitely a must to ID for sure.
     
    SushiGirl, Oct 28, 2010
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  10. ReefRaider

    ReefRaider Astrea Snail

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    ReefRaider, Oct 28, 2010
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