Is this a nem (hitchiker) in middle zoanthids?

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  1. jaymostella

    jaymostella Skunk Shrimp

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    Just as the subject says.. I noticed this coming out of the zoanthids yesterday.. Is it a BTA hitchiker?

    Whatever it is how do I get it out of there??? Thought about aptasia x but didnt know./..:-/

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    jaymostella, Apr 24, 2012
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  2. Jason McKenzie

    Jason McKenzie Super Moderator

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    Yes it is a Majano and is considered a pest and can rapidly get out of control like a Aptasia

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  3. jaymostella

    jaymostella Skunk Shrimp

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    So how do I get rid of it in the zoa's
     
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  4. ingtar_shinowa

    ingtar_shinowa Giant Squid

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    yes i agree i have had 3 for the last 5 years
     
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  5. Jason McKenzie

    Jason McKenzie Super Moderator

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    you can try some boiling water in a syringe and inject it. or for greater success you can try kalk paste, vinegar, or commercial products to inject

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