It’s Aiptasia.. probably best to get rid of itI finally have had my tank along enough and am ready for corals so I picked up a smaller GSP today and before I pulled it out of the container with water I see this spike ball type thing moving like an octopus would. But it is very small. Wondering what it is and if I should be worried? (Removed for picture and still in container by itself, coral in quarantine)
Maybe a little better pic but yes almost looks like aptasiaI finally have had my tank along enough and am ready for corals so I picked up a smaller GSP today and before I pulled it out of the container with water I see this spike ball type thing moving like an octopus would. But it is very small. Wondering what it is and if I should be worried? (Removed for picture and still in container by itself, coral in quarantine)
Aptasia? ...not so sure without a clearer picture. And especially based on your description of 'spike ball thing moving like an octopus would' ! Aptasia don't move like octopus.... I will refrain from guessing till a better image.I finally have had my tank along enough and am ready for corals so I picked up a smaller GSP today and before I pulled it out of the container with water I see this spike ball type thing moving like an octopus would. But it is very small. Wondering what it is and if I should be worried? (Removed for picture and still in container by itself, coral in quarantine)
File Fish, Copper Band Butterfly, Peppermint Shrimp.
Thank you! I’m gonna go to the LFS after work and look into one!
Do your research on those, the copperband butterfly requires a larger tank and very specific needs.
Would you happen to have any suggestions on a better option, I have a 75 by the way
I would try either a filefish or a peppermint shrimp.
I think you're jumping the gun there. First, as far as hitchhikers, when in doubt, throw it out. Second, aiptasia are not that difficult to get rid of. No need to solve a problem you don't have.
