Hitch hiker ID help

Discussion in 'Inverts' started by rking, Dec 30, 2006.

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  1. Tupps11

    Tupps11 Astrea Snail

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    Update

    Ok guys. Im 99% sure its dead. Here is a pic so you guys can help me confirm. It now looks like a ball of phlem or mucus. That was the only reason i was worried about it polluting my tank...

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  3. amcarrig

    amcarrig Super Moderator

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    If you want to remove it, take a turkey baster and suck out the remains. I would still keep a close eye on that spot though, just in case :)
     
  4. Tupps11

    Tupps11 Astrea Snail

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    What if i dont get it all out with the baster? Any left overs cant reproduce since its dead...right?:confused:

    Its a pretty deep hole hes in:mad:
     
  5. amcarrig

    amcarrig Super Moderator

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    Right, if the anemone is entirely dead then it can't reproduce, however, if even one speck of the anemone is still alive, you'll have a new anemone in about a month's time. If you can't get it out of the hole, don't worry about it. It's too small of a critter for you to worry about it causing you any problems with your water quality. If you want to play it super-duper safe, seal the hole that the anemone is/was in shut with either superglue gel or epoxy. Better safe than sorry I always say!!