Rob M
Reefing newb
Thought it was an aiptasia until I removed and looked further. It looks like it has a head with antenea but body is branchy. Any ideas
I'm stumped
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ErinCahir
Sausage Wrangler
Looks like some kind of nudibranch to me. Does it move around?
bjohanson1234
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Looks like a nudi to me too.
Specifically a Berghia
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Specifically a Berghia
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Aquarian
Reef pro
100% nudi no idea of the what kind though, looks a lot like a monti eater.
Rob M
Reefing newb
It is moving around a lot. Looked at pictures of nudibranches and yes must be one of them but not sure what kind. Are they generally good or bad? I see people buy them but some say they are bad. Any idea?
Aquarian
Reef pro
All nudi are predacious just usually species specific ones that prey on zoanthids won't go for acros or montis.
Are you running a sump? You could keep it in your sump and get a LR with some aiptasia on it and see if it eats it.
Are you running a sump? You could keep it in your sump and get a LR with some aiptasia on it and see if it eats it.
Rob M
Reefing newb
I do have a sump but luckily I do not know of any aiptasia in my tank (knock in wood).i can put him in sump for now to hold him if advisable.
bjohanson1234
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I would just flush him. Too much of a risk IMO.
Rob M
Reefing newb
That is exactly what I will do. i have been looking at pictures of both types and really can"t tell the difference. Much easier to introduce a Berghia in future, if needed, then to remove infestation of Monti eaters. Thank you all, love this hobby, constantly learning
bjohanson1234
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The good thing about Nudis, if you can call it that, is that they are usually selective eaters. They only eat one kind of food. For example, they eat montis. If you don't have any montis in your tank, then the nudis will all starve. They won't go and eat your zoas.
usmarine_0369
Reefing newb
Sorry for the late reply, I agree with everyone also, its bad news from all I know, they will take over your tank and feed on your corals. They try and hide and mimic other corals, and then move around and eat stuff. Flush it and watch your tank closely for signs that no more have shown up.
