What is this?

Discussion in 'ID This!' started by s76rick, Apr 7, 2011.

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  1. s76rick

    s76rick Flamingo Tongue

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    A friend of mine asked me if I could ID this. I couldn't. It grew out of a piece of live rock that a frag he bought was attached to. A Star Polyp on the rock which was until now healthy has closed up.

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  2. Magnus

    Magnus Sharknado

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    Aiptasia anemone. You want to get rid of them.

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  3. kss2801

    kss2801 Montipora Capricornis

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    Looks like aiptasia to me.
     
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  4. pink4miss

    pink4miss Panda Puffer

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    tell your friend to pick up some joe's juice to get rid of those.
     
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  5. s76rick

    s76rick Flamingo Tongue

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    Thanks for the quick replies. I'll pass it on.
     
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