Is it majano or aiptasia?

[easyac]

Hello.
I have some pest anemones in my tanks. I am not sure if it is majano or aiptasia. I need help for identification.
Thank you.

 

[griss]

I’m going with Aiptasia. Majanos generally look like a mini BTA, IME.

 

[griss]

What was your live rock source? Pacific or Gulf/Caribbean?

 

[Reefing102]

Looks like Aiptasia to me as well

 

[easyac]

Thank you for replies.

@griss exactly i am not sure about source of the live rock. I get it from local fish supplier. I am sure doesn't know either.

I am trying to determine if Berghia nudibranchs might be a solution. I know they don't eat Majano.

 

[griss]

Thank you for replies.

@griss exactly i am not sure about source of the live rock. I get it from local fish supplier. I am sure doesn't know either.

I am trying to determine if Berghia nudibranchs might be a solution. I know they don't eat Majano.

When did you buy the rock? Can you post a larger pic of the rocks? The reason I ask, if it’s gulf or Caribbean rock, we can confidently rule out Majanos…unless you got one or more as hitchhikers on a coral

If Aiptasia, Berghias are your best, natural, reef safe bet. But, they will die off when the Aiptasia are gone.

Next best natural option, IMO, Peppermint shrimp. Then, various Butterfly fish but, they may pester other inverts.

 

[easyac]

I talked to the local fish supplier and he says I have had these rocks for at least 10 years. But unfortunately he doesn't know the source.
It's not very high quality, but I tried to take a photo. Photos from my two different tanks.

Unfortunately, I do not have the chance to obtain peppermint in my country. My only option is Berghia. If Aiptasia isn't my problem, I don't want to starve the Berghias to death.

 

[Reefing102]

Those definitely look like Aiptasia to me with those recent pics

 

[griss]

Those definitely look like Aiptasia to me with those recent pics

Agreed.

They will take over the tank if not controlled. I’d get some Berghia and when the Aiptasia are gone, sell/give the Berghia to the shop or other hobbyists.