Minh B. October 18, 2012 October 18, 2012 Hi everyone. So I'm fairly new but have been cycling my 90G tank with 90 lbs of Vanuatu LR (uncured) for about 2 months now. About a month ago, I notice some life forms start to pop up including a lot of reddish forams and also 3 suspicious lifeforms (pictured below). #1 (about 5-6 mm in diameter) completely retracts into its hole at the slightest shadow, movement or vibration. #2 (about 7 mm in diameter) is not as sensitive but does retract but when it does, its tube is still sticking out (feather duster?). #3 (about 7-9 mm) doesn't seem to retract. All of these so far appear as solo specimens and have not formed colonies (at least not yet). But any thoughts on the ID would be great because I have the Aiptasia X and I'm not afraid to use it. Thanks :o)
splavey October 18, 2012 October 18, 2012 They all look like types of feather dusters to me. 1 and 3 definitely look like feather dusters.
miggs76 October 18, 2012 October 18, 2012 Hi everyone. So I'm fairly new but have been cycling my 90G tank with 90 lbs of Vanuatu LR (uncured) for about 2 months now. About a month ago, I notice some life forms start to pop up including a lot of reddish forams and also 3 suspicious lifeforms (pictured below). #1 (about 5-6 mm in diameter) completely retracts into its hole at the slightest shadow, movement or vibration. #2 (about 7 mm in diameter) is not as sensitive but does retract but when it does, its tube is still sticking out (feather duster?). #3 (about 7-9 mm) doesn't seem to retract. All of these so far appear as solo specimens and have not formed colonies (at least not yet). But any thoughts on the ID would be great because I have the Aiptasia X and I'm not afraid to use it. Thanks :o) definitely feather dusters
Minh B. October 18, 2012 Author October 18, 2012 4 for 4. Looks like feather dusters. Whew [breaths a sigh of relief]. Thanks everyone! Looks like the Aiptasia X won't be used afterall.
Steve175 December 16, 2012 December 16, 2012 Yep: harmless dusters. Re-holster the Aptaisia-X and leave 'em be.
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