Lyndsey Camille Posted September 15, 2019 Share Posted September 15, 2019 Hi all - I am currently on week (and one day) of the cycling process for my saltwater tank. I have noticed the following growths appear on my live rock. The LFS I visited both stated that they are anemone. However, they differed in the fact that one said it was good while the other said it's a pest and should be removed. As a beginner, I am now confused by the varying answers and I do not want to ruin the tank before it even gets started. Would you all advise if 1) these are good or bad anemones? and 2) should I get rid of them? Thank you for your help! It is much appreciated as I continue to read and research on my new hobby! 1 Quote Link to comment
WV Reefer Posted September 15, 2019 Share Posted September 15, 2019 1 minute ago, Lyndsey Camille said: Hi all - I am currently on week (and one day) of the cycling process for my saltwater tank. I have noticed the following growths appear on my live rock. The LFS I visited both stated that they are anemone. However, they differed in the fact that one said it was good while the other said it's a pest and should be removed. As a beginner, I am now confused by the varying answers and I do not want to ruin the tank before it even gets started. Would you all advise if 1) these are good or bad anemones? and 2) should I get rid of them? Thank you for your help! It is much appreciated as I continue to read and research on my new hobby! Majano Anenome........ a very pretty pest. 🙁 3 Quote Link to comment
Tired Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 Different types of majanos grow at different rates. Some will grow quickly to plague proportions, but some won't. Often the prettier ones are the ones that won't multiply too fast. Watch them closely. If they multiply quickly, they're pests, and you'll need to remove them. If they multiply slowly, or not at all in the next few months, they're one of the slower-growing ones and are okay. They can sting, though. 1 Quote Link to comment
nickfarmer Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 It also depends on if you want any anenomes in your tank in the first place. If you dont then I would try to get ride of them. 1 Quote Link to comment
Ratvan Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 On 9/15/2019 at 1:23 AM, WV Reefer said: Majano Anenome........ a very pretty pest. 🙁 As above, I know a couple of people run pest tanks. If you can remove it easily you might want to see if anyone wants it? You in the UK? I want it 😄 3 Quote Link to comment
WV Reefer Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 19 minutes ago, Ratvan said: As above, I know a couple of people run pest tanks. If you can remove it easily you might want to see if anyone wants it? You in the UK? I want it 😄 My LFS is infested with them...........ive tried and tried to get them to sell me some but they think Im weird. 😁 1 1 Quote Link to comment
Ratvan Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 1 minute ago, WV Reefer said: My LFS is infested with them...........ive tried and tried to get them to sell me some but they think Im weird. 😁 Ditto, I was offering £10 per Nem at one point. Can get a Condy Nem for £15...... 2 Quote Link to comment
DSFIRSTSLTWATER Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 6 minutes ago, WV Reefer said: My LFS is infested with them...........ive tried and tried to get them to sell me some but they think Im weird. 😁 That's a bummer because those things are awesome looking 4 Quote Link to comment
Lyndsey Camille Posted September 18, 2019 Author Share Posted September 18, 2019 Thank you everyone for your help! Unfortunately, I'm not in the UK haha. I did end up get rid of the majanos. However, interesting enough, three new hitchhikers have now appeared: asterina starfish...at least that's what they look like to me! 1 1 Quote Link to comment
Tired Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 Asterinas are relatively common, and most aren't a troublesome species. You should be fine leaving those in, as coral-eaters seem to be pretty rare. Quote Link to comment
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