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[zippopunk1]

i bought a blue polyp gorgonia with orange branches looked at it last night and there seems to be what looks like an anemone on one of the branches. i dont have a camera to shoot it but here is a discription. the foot is bright orange and its very form fitting hugging the branch it is on. it stays closed most of the day and extends its long tentacles at night. any ideas and also do u think its reef safe. it hasnt moved from the branch for 2 days and doesnt act like it wants to move towards the light

 

[kimsie]

http://www.reefs.org/library/aquarium_net/faqs/aiptasia.html

Does it look a little like this? Could you post a pic?

If it looks like the above - it's probably aiptasia - a pest anemone which multiplies like crazy and if not removed will eventually take over your tank!

 

[zippopunk1]

no its bright orange when it opens up it almost looks like a sun polyp. when its closed it looks like a sponge growing on the branches

 

[MarinaP]

Impossible to ID without a picture.

I would be more concerned about keeping "blue gorgonian" alive. There are several species that are referred to as such. Again, impossible to say which species you have without a picture.

You might find this thread useful.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1229021&highlight=blue+gorgonian

 

[zippopunk1]

its doing pretty good so far all the polyps are open and i have it in good flow

 

[SNAKEMANVET]

Are the tentacles clear with white ball tips.I have two in my tank and have never bothered anything.I was told they are called ghost anemones.I really don't know the true name.

 

[zippopunk1]

yea they do look like that thanks