Annap729 November 15, 2011 Share November 15, 2011 Hey looking for help identifying this anemone. I don't see bulbous ends like a majano. Here are two photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zygote2k November 15, 2011 Share November 15, 2011 how sticky is it or how bad is the sting when you touch it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad November 15, 2011 Share November 15, 2011 aiptasia is my guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annap729 November 16, 2011 Author Share November 16, 2011 Haha zygote r u kidding? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunWyrm November 16, 2011 Share November 16, 2011 LOL, I loved that response. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan November 16, 2011 Share November 16, 2011 +1 aiptasia is my guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annap729 November 16, 2011 Author Share November 16, 2011 My tongue stuck to it!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan November 16, 2011 Share November 16, 2011 That's kinky. My tongue stuck to it!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annap729 November 16, 2011 Author Share November 16, 2011 Haha well guess what I just found.. (I have no idea which is why I'm asking)... Two things...clear snail looking shell on lower right and then the pink, er, elephant top left. The rock is currently out of tank and I'm wondering what's next. Is he going to move? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annap729 November 16, 2011 Author Share November 16, 2011 Ok so I hit him with a little windex (figured ammonia is no bueno) and he got all bristly and angry looking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakotasreef November 16, 2011 Share November 16, 2011 I hope you didn't put the rock back in the tank? Windex + reef = bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zygote2k November 16, 2011 Share November 16, 2011 why is there a desire to kill critters found on the rocks? 99.9% of anything you're getting on your rock is beneficial to a degree. even things like asterinas are fine to some extent. bristleworms are an important part of the aquarium ecosystem. think of them as the vultures that eat the dead things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunWyrm November 16, 2011 Share November 16, 2011 Aww, poor little guy! That's one of the good ones :( They're not quite safe to touch, but if you don't have allergic reactions to things you can't really feel their sting. A quick dip in vinegar will dissolve any bristles on your finger. These guys only eat detritus and are great as clean up critters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trockafella November 16, 2011 Share November 16, 2011 I really want to reply to this thread, but im left speechless... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rioreef November 16, 2011 Share November 16, 2011 Windex. Thats a new one. The ultimate aptasia, majano, or what ever you dont want with a neat spray on applicator. Now your rock is a door stop, not for reef use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annap729 November 16, 2011 Author Share November 16, 2011 Didn't put it back. I was experimenting and I did see that they can be good after I gave him a quick spray. I don't want to kill every critter in my tank-biodiversity is what I'd like. I'm not partial to being stung, if I'm being honest. That being said, I will committ to the club that I will not murder any in the future if they're just detritivores (man, iPhone had a heck of a time with that word- it wanted to write Detroit wh*res . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annap729 November 16, 2011 Author Share November 16, 2011 (edited) Whats the clear snail? Oh the rock was actually rubble in my temporary tank. I'd also like asterinas Because I plan on adding a harlequin pair. Anyone have any? Edited November 16, 2011 by Annap729 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trockafella November 16, 2011 Share November 16, 2011 Whats the clear snail? Oh the rock was actually rubble in my temporary tank. I'd also like asterinas Because I plan on adding a harlequin pair. Anyone have any? Are you going to culture starfish to feed them.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annap729 November 16, 2011 Author Share November 16, 2011 (edited) Sorry i meant does anyone have any asterinas, not shrimp. Ive done a fair bit of reading on them and was hoping I could get ten established in my reef and then add shrimp down the road, sort of a process. I'm having a tough (expensive) time with my mandarin only eating tigger pods, and dont want to make same mistake with a pair of harlequins. So yes, if by culture u mean add some to my display tank and see if they multiply, then yes. I think I read they sometimes will eat arms of the chocolate chip star so I guess if push came to shove Id do that but I want to go the more natural route-no rush on the shrimp. Edited November 16, 2011 by Annap729 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowieReefer84 November 16, 2011 Share November 16, 2011 I had an outbreak of Asterina starfish in my tank, and added a single harlequin. Let's just say I am not seeing any asterina's, and it has only been a few months maybe. I plan on catching it, and taking it back to the store soon. If you don't have any asterina, do NOT add any on purpose. Get a fire shrimp. They are way cooler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trockafella November 16, 2011 Share November 16, 2011 Honestly, stick to some species that dont require such diffucult means of feeding. Yes, you can use Choc chip starfish arms, and asterinas will multiply in your tank.. Wait til your tank is much older before jumping into such needy creatures.. Personally I dont want ANY asterinas in my tank, nevermind trying to get them to multiply. They can and will eat corals, and can become problematic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trockafella November 16, 2011 Share November 16, 2011 Fire shrimp, sexxy shrimp, a group of cleaner shrimp... Lots of options. The harlequins are cool, but small, and not always so out in the open.. I agree with mike, I think Fire shrimp are awesome, and you can keep groups of them together and not have to harvest there food.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad November 16, 2011 Share November 16, 2011 Fire shrimp, sexxy shrimp, a group of cleaner shrimp... Lots of options. The harlequins are cool, but small, and not always so out in the open.. I agree with mike, I think Fire shrimp are awesome, and you can keep groups of them together and not have to harvest there food.. And they will provide food to your other tankmates by spawning every few weeks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypertech November 16, 2011 Share November 16, 2011 Now your rock is a door stop, not for reef use. Why? Because there is ammonia in it? Fish tanks are giant ammonia processing machines. A little ammonia isn't going to hurt it. A lot might cause problems, but eventually it will be processed and usable again. Worst case, let it soak in saltwater for a while and then put it back. in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunWyrm November 16, 2011 Share November 16, 2011 I was wondering this as well, but it's the other chemicals in it - Isopropanol, Butoxethanol, and Ethylene. The last two more so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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