Just noticed red spikes with white tops on rocks.

Discussion in 'ID This!' started by JHiestand, Sep 23, 2011.

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  1. JHiestand

    JHiestand Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Anyone seen or know what this is? I cant find it in the book that i have. Thanks for any help.

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  3. Pastey

    Pastey Ritteri Anemone

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    Vermatid snails? Can't make them out in the picture.
     
  4. BioFreak

    BioFreak Feather Duster

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    I can't see what you want identified. Looks like a pruple rock, maybe with Cyano and Coraline.
     
  5. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    It is a dry heat, yeah right !
    I am leaning towards hydroids. Take a look at the images on this link about half way down there is an image that looks very much like yours.

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  6. Vinnyboombatz

    Vinnyboombatz Giant Squid

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    +1 Stinging Hydroids. They can harm corals if there nets come in contact with them. I have them in my tank they do not seem to like light.;)
     
  7. JHiestand

    JHiestand Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    they have got to be the hydroids, so how can i get rid of them
     
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  9. NanaReefer

    NanaReefer Fu Manchu Lion Fish

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  10. Vinnyboombatz

    Vinnyboombatz Giant Squid

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    Vermatids generally don't have white tips but look very similar. If you look at the link Corailline provided you will see the difference. Manual removal is the only way I know of getting rid of them.;)
     
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