Hi- I am a new hobbyist and am just cycling my first reef tank! I went to my LFS to purchase my live rock, and noticed some interesting hitchhikers. I have done some research and believe one is an Aiptasia anemone- and have read it is recommended to nip those in the bud. But don’t know what the rest of these are? And if they are good or bad?
After a rousing round of Google searching and searching these threads, I thought it best to ask the community for help so I start my tank off as best as possible and avoid any unwanted pests.
We have photos of:
1. Worm like growths- 1 pink and 2 green
2. White soft-bodied sponge or coral? It opens/closes
3. Green-ish grassy-like structures (located only on left side)
4. Finger like structure that looks “squishy” in appearance- I think this one is Aiptasia?
5. Round white domes that looks like they have smaller little balls inside- don’t have fuzzy appearance
Thanks
After a rousing round of Google searching and searching these threads, I thought it best to ask the community for help so I start my tank off as best as possible and avoid any unwanted pests.
We have photos of:
1. Worm like growths- 1 pink and 2 green
2. White soft-bodied sponge or coral? It opens/closes
3. Green-ish grassy-like structures (located only on left side)
4. Finger like structure that looks “squishy” in appearance- I think this one is Aiptasia?
5. Round white domes that looks like they have smaller little balls inside- don’t have fuzzy appearance
Thanks