Is this Aiptasia

[Aviculture1]

I just noticed this on my zoa frag, is it Aiptasia? If so can I just pluck it off with tweezers? Thanks!

 

[Hairyteeth]

yuuup sure is, and no you cannot it will spread if you do that

 

[rhitee93]

Looks like it. If you can get the frag back out, I would cover it with superglue outside the tank.

 

[troublemaker]

It sure looks like it. If you do pluck it with tweezers, you need to consider how many aptasia you would like to end up with.

 

[BriDroid]

I had a single one like that one a Zoa frag. I bought some F-Aptasia and covered it up with that. So far, so good!

 

[ChrisfromBrick]

remove and superglue or get a peppermint shrimp or 2. If pepps don’t work, berghia nudis if it’s a big outbreak.

 

[ChrisfromBrick]

Yea F aiptasia works pretty well. If doing underwater make sure you cease all flow for a few minutes.

 

[Hairyteeth]

I mean if it’s your only one just cut the frag in half and throw the aptasia half away….but once it’s in there, there’s probably another already unfortunately

 

[Aviculture1]

I just purchased it two days ago and it isn't glued down yet so I will try the super glue. Thanks everyone!

 

[BryanM]

I've had good success with Joes Juice. If you do use any of these aiptasia killer products be sure to turn off all flow for 5min prior, and 15-20min after.

 

[Aviculture1]

Okay, I got out the super glue and went to grab the frag out of the tank and the aiptasia isn't there. There is a blue legged hermit very near by, could the crab have eaten it? This is one of the most challenging hobbies I have ever attempted! LOL

 

[ChrisfromBrick]

Okay, I got out the super glue and went to grab the frag out of the tank and the aiptasia isn't there. There is a blue legged hermit very near by, could the crab have eaten it? This is one of the most challenging hobbies I have ever attempted! LOL

no- they don’t eat them. i’d get a peppermint just for the future