saltman123 Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 I took a look in the back corner of my tank today and see these really weird things growing on some live rock. Almost look like jelly fish stuck in place that don't move at all, but I am sure that isn't what they are. Anyone know what they are? You will see 2 bigger ones, and the top one has smaller ones surrounding it. WHAT ARE THEY??? Keepers or get them out? Link to comment
GrandeGixxer Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 It almost looks like some muchrooms and polyps. Leave them in. Link to comment
barrman Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 yeah... they look kinda like baby mushrooms. keep em in there unless they start talking back Link to comment
Scucci Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 The 2 larger ones look like they have a skeleton, so I'm going to toss my hat in as small plate corals. Link to comment
saltman123 Posted November 17, 2007 Author Share Posted November 17, 2007 I asked around on ReefCentral and someone chimed in and figured it out. Turns out it is a softy, and that it was closed in my original pick. I didn't realize it opened and someone said see if it opens, and I looked again and it was open. ReefCentral user 'Anemone' said: "Corynactis, or pseudocorynactis. Generally cryptic, non-problematic hitchhikers. Generally translucent, colors range from red, to pink, to orange, to yellow. The "ball-tips" are really indicative of being one of these corallimoprphs." It's welcome in my tank!!! Here are some pics of it open: Link to comment
The Nomad Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 very cool, look kinda like dendro Link to comment
c est ma Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 Wow, I never would have recognized them from those closed-up pics! Here are some links if you're interested in more info: http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/oct2002/invert.htm http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?...ctis+corynactis http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?...p;#entry1320875 --Diane Link to comment
michelle02 Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 wow! gorgeous hitcher...lucky you Link to comment
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