Aptasia or something else ??

Dazzareef · 11/22/2017, 11:20 AM

Hi everyone
I’ve just came back to the hobby after having a 750 Ltr fish rock only marine tank ....I now have small tank with corals and few fish but I ve just noticed something growing on the live rock I’ve attached pics as best I can could anyone identify these are they the dreaded aptasia or something else I get very paranoid about anything growing I don’t know what it is cheers for any help
Dazzy

Daddi0 · 11/22/2017, 11:28 AM

Dont look like aiptasia. second pic. looks like a feather duster?

mcgyvr · 11/22/2017, 11:31 AM

Yep.. They certainly look like feather dusters (tube worms) to me..

Dazzareef · 11/22/2017, 11:50 AM

Thanks both thought they both looked like feather dusters but wasn’t sure but always get worried they are aptasia thanks

mcgyvr · 11/22/2017, 01:47 PM

Aiptasia aren't that bad and are fairly easily handled from my experience.

IMO they are only a problem with those with poor water conditions which the aiptasia seem to thrive in..

LeJeune981 · 11/23/2017, 08:59 AM

I have a feather duster just like the first one pictured..

And as stated above..aptasia isn't as bad as some say..
I have quite a few living in my fuge..some big..some small.. ranging from white and blue.. to red and blue..
Once in a blue moon one will make it to the DT... but my peppermint makes quick work of them

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11/22/2017, 11:28 AM	#2
Daddi0 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Redwood City Posts: 1,354	Dont look like aiptasia. second pic. looks like a feather duster? __________________ 2x 65g displays with a 30g cryptic refugium and 30g sump - 55g reef 30g Bio-cube reef - I.M. 30g reef - 45g freshwater

11/22/2017, 11:31 AM	#3
mcgyvr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 20,050	Yep.. They certainly look like feather dusters (tube worms) to me.. __________________ Who me?

11/22/2017, 01:47 PM	#5
mcgyvr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 20,050	Aiptasia aren't that bad and are fairly easily handled from my experience. IMO they are only a problem with those with poor water conditions which the aiptasia seem to thrive in.. __________________ Who me?

11/22/2017, 11:50 AM	#4
Dazzareef Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Posts: 12	Thanks both thought they both looked like feather dusters but wasn’t sure but always get worried they are aptasia thanks

11/23/2017, 08:59 AM	#6
LeJeune981 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 747	I have a feather duster just like the first one pictured.. And as stated above..aptasia isn't as bad as some say.. I have quite a few living in my fuge..some big..some small.. ranging from white and blue.. to red and blue.. Once in a blue moon one will make it to the DT... but my peppermint makes quick work of them Sent from my SM-S907VL using Tapatalk