Tiny Orange 'flowers' growing on zoas

[Jamesy]

I noticed these tiny, Cute orange 'flowers' growing onto the roots of my zoas. There are only about 5 of these little guys, I don't know what they are. Could you help me?

They look really cool, I presume their harmless but just to be sure... Don't have a camera connection yet. Thanks

 

[Jamesy]

I'm starting to think they're hydroids.... I'm a bit worried now though they are not actually buried into the rock they are attached to the coral. Please help?

 

[Cheesehead]

Possibly new heads?


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[Jamesy]

Possibly new heads?


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No, Not at all, They don't close when poked and they look too different. They're also growing on the polyp.

 

[cichlid_king]

How about some pictures

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[Jamesy]

How about some pictures

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I already explained that.

 

[lonzoencho]

They are mostly likely mojanos a pest anemone


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[Jamesy]

They are mostly likely mojanos a pest anemone


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Thanks but I'm going to go with Hydroids after research for pics. The question is, How do I get rid of them? I found a small colony of them near the back of the tank.

 

[lonzoencho]

A aiptasia zapper that is very direct and won't affect your coral but can kill the pest we use it at our shop


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[Jamesy]

Aiptasia Zapper, Got it. Thanks man! I'll get it very soon.

Even though these hydroids can be dangerous towards corals, They look kind of cool.