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Old 05-03-2010, 02:03 AM
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well we are on day 10 of our cycle and i noticed my first real growth. It just appeared over night.

what is it?

good or bad?

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Old 05-03-2010, 02:04 AM
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Aptaisa, bad, get it out. If you search the forums, there is alot of info on how to get rid of them.
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Old 05-03-2010, 02:08 AM
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DESTROY IT BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE!!!

Apataisas may spread all over your rocks.
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Old 05-03-2010, 02:35 AM
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its comng out tonight. i thought it might be bad news. whats the best way? tweezers? or a turkey bastor ?
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Old 05-03-2010, 02:40 AM
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looks like the rock it is in is still bare. Take the whole rock out and a syringe and spray boiling water all over the critter. Do as little damage to the rock as possible but make sure you get the whole apastia out.
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Old 05-03-2010, 04:04 PM
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get a hypo from the drug store and inject the aptasia with lemon juice
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