my pico

**d2hpeter** · 15th Feb 2006, 13:06

guys, I can't believe it.
I just saw some lifeforms on one of the rocks that i hv placed in my tank yesterday.
Don't know what is the name for that. Need to do more read up on coral reef.
it looks like a tiny white translucent stems about 5-6mm long, 1mm in diameter and with 7-8 thin hair-like white tentacles at the outer tip of the stem, waving in the current. And i saw one of these tentacles actually curl in towards the center as if feeding itself with something.

**solonavi** · 15th Feb 2006, 13:20

Sounds like some glass anemone aka Aiptasia sp.

If so, remove them immediately. But dun just pull them out, it will make them propagate even faster. Follow the instruction on this link on how to remove them. http://www.wetwebmedia.com/marine/in...a/aiptasia.htm

See this link for more info on hitchhikers we get from LRs. http://www.reefs.org/hhfaq/pages/mai.../faq_rock1.htm

Cheers
JC

**d2hpeter** · 15th Feb 2006, 16:57

what do they feed on?
In a new tank, is there enough food for them to multiply?
Is it ok to introduce hermit crabs and peppermint shrimps when cycling is still early?

**solonavi** · 15th Feb 2006, 17:30

As an anemone, they can survive on photosynthesis or any phytoplanton on the water column.

Dun think its a gd idea to introduce any Live stock during cycling.

JC

**d2hpeter** · 15th Feb 2006, 20:02

Originally Posted by solonavi

As an anemone, they can survive on photosynthesis or any phytoplanton on the water column.

Dun think its a gd idea to introduce any Live stock during cycling.

JC

so i think the strategy now is to hang on till the cycling over then introduce some of their natural predators to take care of them and wait till they are wiped out before introducing anything else?

**BFG** · 15th Feb 2006, 21:04

You can however remove the liverock where they are hosting and cut it away out of the tank. Scrape away any minute leftover.

**ranmasatome** · 15th Feb 2006, 21:41

why is this critter not good for tank?

**solonavi** · 15th Feb 2006, 22:31

They sting and propagate big time.

JC

**BFG** · 15th Feb 2006, 23:02

They are like the BBA. If they break off, they can regenerate from a very small piece. That's why I advice taking the liverock out.

**d2hpeter** · 16th Feb 2006, 08:24

Originally Posted by BFG

They are like the BBA. If they break off, they can regenerate from a very small piece. That's why I advice taking the liverock out.

Can i soak it in tap water after the scrapping to make sure all remains are killed.

**solonavi** · 16th Feb 2006, 09:23

Not recommended as it will result in more die-off from ur LR. Try injecting concentrated kalkwasser solution if u have them instead.

JC

**d2hpeter** · 16th Feb 2006, 11:23

Originally Posted by solonavi

Not recommended as it will result in more die-off from ur LR. Try injecting concentrated kalkwasser solution if u have them instead.

JC

it is only one out of 5 of the LRs i put in.
So i think should be ok if this pcs is dead?

The remaining LRs is about 4.9lbs. Is the ratio of 4.9lbs of LRs to 4gal of water ok?

**solonavi** · 16th Feb 2006, 11:27

hmm.. Very difficult to answer that leh. I'll guess its enough unless u have a high bio-load.

JC

**d2hpeter** · 16th Feb 2006, 12:03

i hv done some search. there was survey that indicate a ratio of about 1.4~1.5.
Mine only 1.22 with the infected one taken out and 1.4 when added.

This glass anemone thingy, will it be rid off if i were to let the rock dried up for a few days? instead of flushing with tap water.
If yes, most probably will put it back to tank after that.

**Darylyap** · 16th Feb 2006, 15:30

Guys, my question is not related to peter's pico...
have a coral beauty, just bought a keyholeangel yesterday, wah lau, fight big time... is it cannot have more than 1 angel in a 3 ft tank?

**solonavi** · 16th Feb 2006, 16:15

Wah bro, are u aware that angels are not reef safe? Yes. Angelfish can be agressive to each other.

JC

**Darylyap** · 16th Feb 2006, 16:20

oh oh... oops din know they are reef-unsafe, thot only butterflies are unsafe...
but so far not attacking my polyps & mushrooms...

thanks for the info!