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Unread 03/24/2018, 10:04 AM   #1
Magila
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Anemone ID and how do i get rid of them?

I have some annoying pest anemones in my reef, but I have no idea what they are and how to get rid of them.
They are not aiptaisia and they won't do from aptaisia-ex and my copperband doesn't eat them...

Does anybody know what they are?


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Unread 03/26/2018, 10:42 PM   #2
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Looks to me like majano anemones. I've never dealt with them personally so not really sure how to get rid of them. Hopefully someone with experience will chime in.


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Unread 03/27/2018, 02:12 PM   #3
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I don't think they are Majanos, as Majanos have smooth tentacles, unlike the pictures in the OP. http://animal-world.com/Aquarium-Cor...anjano-Anemone

Years ago, I had a Majano infestation and a Racoon Butterfly made short work of them. Of course, there is a risk of the Racoon nipping at corals and other anemones.


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Unread 03/27/2018, 07:50 PM   #4
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I see what your saying. Not majano. I looked around on the internet and the closest thing to that I can find is Thalassianthus aster. I still could be wrong though.


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Unread 03/28/2018, 07:48 AM   #5
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You could try a majano wand to see if it works. Or maybe the raccoon butterfly...


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Unread 03/28/2018, 12:04 PM   #6
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Since there hasn't been a positive ID (and I'm curious what these are) I posted a link to this thread in the Anemones & Clownfish forum.


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