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Unread 05/01/2012, 09:42 PM   #1
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colonial tube worms

i have patches of colonial tube worms (at least thats what i think they are) all over my tank and want to get rid of them. is there an easy way to get rid of them?
here is a pic of what im talking about.


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Unread 05/02/2012, 04:37 PM   #2
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Those are not colonial tube worms but actually are colonial hydroids. They sting corals so you should get rid of them ASAP before they spread. IMO putting some 2 part epoxy over them is the easiest way to do it.


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Unread 05/02/2012, 11:20 PM   #3
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thanks bongo, will get on it this weekend.


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Unread 05/03/2012, 08:02 AM   #4
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No problem. I'm sure some others will chime in with other removal methods.


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Unread 05/04/2012, 09:53 AM   #5
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Crap, I have alot of them don't want o epoxy whole tank


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Unread 05/04/2012, 11:29 AM   #6
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Crap, I have alot of them don't want o epoxy whole tank
If you have a lot you can try some joe's juice or kalkwasser or aptasia x.


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