What is this?

Discussion in 'ID This!' started by amj991, Jan 31, 2010.

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  1. amj991

    amj991 Astrea Snail

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    What is this growing on my cheato. The reddish tree thing in the center of the pic...has little branch like extensions.

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    amj991, Jan 31, 2010
    amj991, Jan 31, 2010
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  2. scenario1313

    scenario1313 Tassled File Fish

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    Aptasia. You need to get it out of there.
     
    scenario1313, Jan 31, 2010
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  3. invert phil

    invert phil Millepora

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    It looks like aiptasia to me too
     
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    invert phil, Jan 31, 2010
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  4. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Although it is hard to tell it looks like it could aiptasia. Poke it, if it disappears into itself it is aiptaisa.. Get rid of it if is post haste.
     
    2in10, Jan 31, 2010
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  5. HuckFinn

    HuckFinn Astrea Snail

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    Int he above pic, what is the green tubular stuff? I have just little bits and pieces in my nano. Good or bad?
     
    HuckFinn, Feb 2, 2010
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  6. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    The dark green tubular stuff is chaetomorpha. It is a good nitrate and phosphate remover. The lighter green looks like a type of calcareous algae. It is also good and could become decorative.
     
    2in10, Feb 3, 2010
    2in10, Feb 3, 2010
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