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refuge creature ID

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by abower, Sep 2, 2014.

  1. abower Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    Ryan, Ia
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    3 creatures, 3 photos. Tell me what ya think. All are in my fuge... For now.
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  2. Justin S. Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    Pleasant Hill
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    The second one is really cool, but I don't know what it is, the third one I have as well and don't know what that is either.
     
  3. Dave Experienced Reefkeeper

    Des Moines Area
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    Here are my guesses:

    1 = amphipod (good)
    2 = aptaisia? (looks like might be a "baby" one but not 100%)
    3 = flatworm
     
  4. abower Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    Ryan, Ia
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    1 & 3 seem harmless then. 2 has a pinkish core, its shape is far more defined than aptasia. I don't have any colonies of aptaisia to seed the tank either.
     
  5. Justin S. Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    Pleasant Hill
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    Have you tried touching the second one lightly with a stick or waving a stick past it? If it spirals closed it could be Aptasia. If it folds in, it's not aptasia. If it does nothing it's not aptasia. Still, it doesn't look like aptasia to me.
     
  6. jazzybio13 MBI Breeder

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    Ames
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    #2 Medusa hydroid. At least that's what it looks like to me. /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default//emoticons/wink.gif
     
  7. Dave Experienced Reefkeeper

    Des Moines Area
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    Hydroid was my second guess for that one.
     
  8. jazzybio13 MBI Breeder

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    Ames
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    Ya most unfortunately as a breeder I've lost many baby batches to them. I pretty much wipe my system if I find them. At least the pots I've got the nest on gets wiped before entering a hatch out tank. Those dang hydroids can clear a large nest out in a matter if a few hours.
     
  9. abower Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    Ryan, Ia
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    Awsome! Looks like they are all I'd. Now to find out if this type of hydroid is an issue. (I don't breed fish)
     

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