Hitchhikers

[The Kapenta Kid]

I have these polyps growing on a piece of LR. I assume they are zoanthids.

1. Is this correct?
2. How do I promote reproduction (I have noticed them eating bloodworms and brine shrimp)?
3. What species are they?

Thanks for any help.

 

[ct_vol]

Look like Palythoa to me... Very closely related to zoanthids though... They spread like weeds with adequate lighting and good flow... Feeding them will only increase their rate of growth... I wish mine would slow down... lol

 

[MTB]

Looks like a palythoa. IMO
You can feed them mysis shrimp brine ect. although it is not necesary. Photsynthsis is all they need to survive. Wheather feeding them helps them reproduce, I think so but I'm sure other people disagree. Nice hitchhikers BTW.

 

[The Kapenta Kid]

Thanks guys. Palythoas, the ones with toxins strong enough to kill a mule!! I don't see them spreading yet beyond the two original polyps but here's hoping--or fearing!!

 

[MTB]

Not all zoos/palys have the toxin. Better safe than sorry.