WTH is this? looks like aiptasia, but really colorful

[reefwars]

Originally Posted by Claudia

i got this one

that ones aiptasia for sure

[reefwars]

Originally Posted by Madmak

Here is a macro pic of the one I was talking about.

humm i think im familiar with this species....better frag it and bring it to me for closer observation asap

[Claudia]

Originally Posted by reefwars

that ones aiptasia for sure

Is it? cause i have some aiptasia but they only have one color so i got a peppermint shrimp and he has been doing his job but he is taking his time lol

[reefwars]

Originally Posted by Claudia

Is it? cause i have some aiptasia but they only have one color so i got a peppermint shrimp and he has been doing his job but he is taking his time lol

yes they can come in striped colours like that, peppermints wont usually eat big ones that big.

[Claudia]

Originally Posted by reefwars

yes they can come in striped colours like that, peppermints wont usually eat big ones that big.

oh ok good to know, thanks

[reefwars]

Originally Posted by Claudia

oh ok good to know, thanks

your welcome, big ones like that can be injected with pure lemon juice through a syringe through its mouth and into its stem....no more aiptasia:P

[Claudia]

Originally Posted by reefwars

your welcome, big ones like that can be injected with pure lemon juice through a syringe through its mouth and into its stem....no more aiptasia:P

lemon juice in the tank? doesnt do anything to the tank?

[Mandosh]

Epicystis sp., if your still curious about the ID.

[reefwars]

Originally Posted by Claudia

lemon juice in the tank? doesnt do anything to the tank?

not in small doses obviously the larger the tank the more diluted it will become as well

[Claudia]

Originally Posted by reefwars

not in small doses obviously the larger the tank the more diluted it will become as well

oh ok lol