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@JMann · 14 hours ago

Aiptasia? Tried getting a video with white light but as soon as it comes on it shoot back into the tube

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User Avatar @JMann 14h
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User Avatar @billy 13h

Not aptasia. I believe it’s a ball anemone

User Avatar @JMann 13h

I’ll look into those thanks for the reply. Was a little freaked out after dealing with zoa spiders just before I seen this.

User Avatar @Robinvh 13h

isn't it a Feather Dustur, because those also retract immediately with even the slightest movements

User Avatar @JMann 13h

I looked into those as well and that is a strong possibility, it has a tube that runs under a small piece of shell some zoas are on. I’ve had them for a month now but moved them up today due to them need more light. And that’s when I seen it. It was in the sand bed prior.

User Avatar @LuminousMaple66 11h

ugh maybe aiptasia 😬

User Avatar @TheBigDawg 11h

I think it is a feather duster because I’ve had them grow in my tank and they look exactly like that.

User Avatar @JMann 11h

I’m kinda leaning toward the duster as well. The tentacles are very rigid and not flowy at all.

User Avatar @Balanced_Urchin_88 9h

I think that is a feather duster. They are harmless filter feeders!! Nice.😊

User Avatar @LolasReef 8h

Feather duster for sure. Especially if it has a long tube. 

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