Aiptasia? Something else?

[mirandagilson]

I recent found about a half inch Aiptasia in my tank. After killing it 2 of my zoa frags had tiny little white fuzzy waving things. I thought Aiptasia and threw them away. Now another zoa has it. I’ve attached a picture. Can anyone tell me what that all is? I don’t wanna throw this grab away. Tank is less than 2 months old.

 

[tbrown]

Those look like hydroids.

 

[BristleWormHater]

Hydroids for sure. They usually go away on their own eventually, but I would manually remove them with tweezers since they are directly on this zoa.

 

[mirandagilson]

Thanks guys. While I’m relieved it’s not baby Aiptasia, I feel stupid for throwing away 2 beautiful and healthy zoa frags. Lesson learned.

 

[BristleWormHater]

Thanks guys. While I’m relieved it’s not baby Aiptasia, I feel stupid for throwing away 2 beautiful and healthy zoa frags. Lesson learned.

Yes, don't throw away live coral, if they are still kicking you can save them, especially soft coral.