What Is Pest Hitchhiker?
5.2BRAINROT SCOREPest Hitchhiker An unwanted organism that sneaks into a tank attached to a newly purchased plant or coral, ranging from harmless to seriously destructive once established.
Origin:Standard aquarium hobbyist vocabulary for the common risk of introducing pests along with new livestock, a well-known hazard discussed across the community.
First Seen:2009
Peak Era:2026 (Aquarium Internet)
Aura Impact:+1 Aura (Catching a Pest Hitchhiker Before It Spreads) / -3 Aura (A Pest Hitchhiker That Wrecks the Whole Tank)
EXAMPLE USAGE
"Found a pest hitchhiker on the new frag, straight into quarantine before it touches the main tank."
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