Unresolved Pests on Acans

Discussion in 'ID This!' started by Nealio, Aug 11, 2010.

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  1. Nealio

    Nealio Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Are these Nudis, Flatworms, or something else? There aren't many yet, I'd rather get rid of them now before their population has the chance to grow, but I need to know what they are first before they do any harm.

    The things in question are those small roundish features on the orange acan that appear to have a thin line around the outside of their body.
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  3. GuitarMan89

    GuitarMan89 Giant Squid

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    First, great looking acan, that orange is really nice. Second, they look like some sort of flat worm to me, but I'm not sure.
     
  4. Nealio

    Nealio Coral Banded Shrimp

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    That's what I thought, but the lines make me think Nudi.
     
  5. GuitarMan89

    GuitarMan89 Giant Squid

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    This may sound basic, but most nudibranches I've seen look more like "bugs" then flat worms. These appear to be "flat." They aren't monti/zoa eating nudis though if they are in fact nudibranches. I've seen those in person and they kind of like ants almost.
     
  6. ingtar_shinowa

    ingtar_shinowa Giant Squid

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    get some revive or coralrx and dip the pieces
     
  7. Nealio

    Nealio Coral Banded Shrimp

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  9. Nealio

    Nealio Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Well they went flying off after a 10 second swirl in RO. Anyone else wanting to take a shot at IDing them?