Lillie0704 Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 I've got some new live rock lately and today I noticed a feather duster like creature coming out of my live rock. When I looked further into it I realized it might not be a feather duster! Link to comment
rolyat113 Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 I've got some new live rock lately and today I noticed a feather duster like creature coming out of my live rock. When I looked further into it I realized it might not be a feather duster! Picture? Link to comment
gonebad395 Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Pictures help a lot in this kinda situation Link to comment
Lillie0704 Posted February 10, 2017 Author Share Posted February 10, 2017 I'm sorry I am new to the site and I am unsure how to upload a picture?! Link to comment
richnyc Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 look at the base. if it looks the same color and consistency as the rest of the organism its most likely aptasia. if the base seems to be a separate entity, then its most likely a feather duster. but of course pics would help... Link to comment
Lillie0704 Posted February 10, 2017 Author Share Posted February 10, 2017 The site won't let me upload my picture! The base of the organism is clear and the tentacles or feathers are layered! I don't know if this helps! I wish I could upload my picture! Link to comment
WV Reefer Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 A feather duster will live in a hard tube that it retracts into when disturbed ..... aiptasia will have an entirely soft body and they retract into a blob when disturbed. .... best way I can explain with out seeing a pic. Link to comment
Lillie0704 Posted February 10, 2017 Author Share Posted February 10, 2017 Thank you! I'm so sorry I wish I could upload my picture. It looks like a soft organism. I read that if I put my peppermint shrimp in there it will take care of the problem. I am just worried about the shrimp disturbing my zoas and leather coral. Will they be okay? Link to comment
WV Reefer Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Sometimes peppermints are Coral munchers. I would just keep an eye on them and give them extra snacks. Link to comment
gonebad395 Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Use a photo hosting site like photo bucket to post here it what I do Link to comment
Clown79 Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Google aiptasia and feather duster. See which one matches what you have. If its aiptasia, not the end of the world. Get some aiptasia x and zap it. Peppermints are risky, they can go after coral as well. Link to comment
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