Will someone please help id these?

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  1. JustinJames222

    JustinJames222 Plankton

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    The second one I believe is Aspastia?

    Thanks for any and all help! Sorry if this post dups, I'm posting from my phone and didn't get a confirmation last time I tried to submit!
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  3. jonjonwells

    jonjonwells Great Blue Whale

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    The first looks like Majano to me... another nasty critter.
    I believe the second is aptasia as well.

    Looking on my phone.. so take it with a grain of salt.
     
  4. TheManJordo

    TheManJordo Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    looking lie aiptasia to me... kill it while you still can... if u can take out the live rock and get rid of the nasty stuff before it spreads tank-wide
     
  5. ComputerJohn

    ComputerJohn Panda Puffer

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    I believe that they are both aspastia..
     
  6. NU-2reef

    NU-2reef Montipora Digitata

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    First one is not aiptasia but the second pic is for sure.

    Look up knobby anemone or maybe corkscrew anemone and compare it to what you see in your tank.
     
  7. JustinJames222

    JustinJames222 Plankton

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    Thanks guys! Nu2reef - I looked those up and I'm pretty sure its not either of them. I read somewhere online to gently poke it and see if it hides or just folds up... Both of these go into hiding. The first one I'm convinced is Aiptasia and will be trying to get rid of them ASAP. The second one though I'm not quite as convinced as it has really bubbly looking arms and is a pink color... I will try to get a better pic.
     
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  9. NanaReefer

    NanaReefer Fu Manchu Lion Fish

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    The first one looks like a Rock Anemone to me. When poked they will go into hiding as well.
     
  10. JustinJames222

    JustinJames222 Plankton

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    Here is another pic of the one in question, this one is a little more head on.

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    Round one of me vs. Aiptasia w/ tweezers - me zero/them 4... But my clownfish thought it was funny to play Jaws and keep attacking my arm every time I would get close to them!!!
     
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