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Hydroids VS. Blue Hornets
Well Im a bit nervous, over the course of the past week I've noticed my Blue Hornet colony becoming more and more unhappy.
Last night after closely inspecting the colony I realized that they are being over taken by Hydroids. They are everywhere, sprouting out of the base of the polyps all the way around the rock.
I fear there is nothing that can be done as hydroids are known for their indestructibility.
Any ideas?
"We shouldn't think of an environment where livestock can survive, we should ensure an environment where livestock can thrive."-Rabidgoose
"If it's gonna be that kinda party, Ima stick my ........ in the mashed potatoes!"-Beastie Boys
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Take the rock out and scrub it clean, might have to use a chisel or screwdriver to scrape them off. Rinse off in a cup of tank water before putting it back in the tank.
good luck
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See thats the thing they are popping up through the mat of the polyps.
"We shouldn't think of an environment where livestock can survive, we should ensure an environment where livestock can thrive."-Rabidgoose
"If it's gonna be that kinda party, Ima stick my ........ in the mashed potatoes!"-Beastie Boys
I am not sure about the accessibility to the hydroids, but you can use kalk paste and cover them, that should zap them. I have not tried it myself but when I was looking for a cure that what I found.
Would it be possible to remove portions of the coral from the rock and transplant them? Then you could dispose of the infested rock and hopefully keep them from spreading throughout your tank.
Good luck,
Tom
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Okay, there are at least 8-12 polyps that look like someone took the colony and stuck it to a pin cushion full of hydroids. They are coming out of every spot on the polyp.
Tom-I actually just did get done with a MAJOR frag sesh on the tank. Luckly I did not find any more droids anywhere but on the BH frag. I was able to remove 11 polyps that did not appear to be infested. With surgical precision I removed the polyps with next to no rock on the polyps(it was a smooth surface!) And transplanted 8 to a new plug and 3 to another.
Time will tell.heres to the Blue Hornets!
"We shouldn't think of an environment where livestock can survive, we should ensure an environment where livestock can thrive."-Rabidgoose
"If it's gonna be that kinda party, Ima stick my ........ in the mashed potatoes!"-Beastie Boys
Sounds like good news so far...
and Keep us posted.
Tom
I have a flame angel pair that eat hydroids like candy.... They aren't for sale, but I'll be happy to house your zoas for a time. Let me know if you'd like to give it a shot.
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Really wow! Thanks for the offer, I'll keep you in mind. Couple more hours lights go on in the grow out tank! Hope all is well.Originally Posted by kileysmama
I have a flame angel pair that eat hydroids like candy.... They aren't for sale, but I'll be happy to house your zoas for a time. Let me know if you'd like to give it a shot.
"We shouldn't think of an environment where livestock can survive, we should ensure an environment where livestock can thrive."-Rabidgoose
"If it's gonna be that kinda party, Ima stick my ........ in the mashed potatoes!"-Beastie Boys
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How your polyps doin?? Hope well!!
Hydroids.....
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