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Old 03-23-2015, 11:06 PM   #1
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Hey guys just set up my nano a couple of days ago, and after I put the live rock in 2 days after, this guy appeared, what is he? Any ideas? Is he aiptasia? Click image for larger version Name: ImageUploadedByAquarium Advice1427166304.296719.jpg Views: 105 Size: 111.9 KB ID: 268235Click image for larger version Name: ImageUploadedByAquarium Advice1427166411.003301.jpg Views: 100 Size: 133.2 KB ID: 268238


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No, aiptasia is an anemone. That appears to be a hydroid.
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What's a hydroid? And will they kill zoas?


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Most likely those will fade away, but you can simply siphon it out. They do sting things are are awful when colonial hydroidds.
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