Is this Aptasia?

[Tanggy]

Need help identifying this. Attached to my Zoa Colony. Noticed one a few weeks ago. Today I see about 3 of them on the same Zoa Colony. Aptasia? Thanks

 

[Dsnakes]

Yep. Better get out the blow torch ;Rage

 

[Lovemyreef2015]

Yes, that's aiptasia.

 

[Tw1]

Looks like it. I have had a few of these and have used Red Sea Aptasia-X to eliminate it.

It seemed to work, however I didn’t have corals at the time. So would double check you wouldn’t be causing them problems first.

 

[Tanggy]

I figured. :mad: Thanks

 

[Denisk]

Unfortunately it is You can use some lemon juice in a syringe to kill it. But it may hurt the Zoas a little.

But best advice is take the frag out and put some super glue on the aptasia before it spreads. Works like a charm.

 

[Krzydmnd]

I figured. :mad: Thanks

I used aiptasia X on a few heads that popped up between zoas. As long as you're careful you'll be OK. I got a little on a few edges of a few zoa heads. They don't like it, and closed up for a day or two, but came back just fine. Key is to keep it out of the mouths.

 

[Cherub]

Aiptasia X, at least for me, kills the aiptasia. But in its death throws will release spores or eggs and spread it all over the tank. Glue it