is this pulsing xenia or waving hand (anthelia)??

[bmoons]

i bought these 2 frags from the lfs and they said it was just xenia, it does kind of open up and close but im not sure
thanks

 

[noxiousdog]

Xenia. The 'fingers' on anthalia are much longer and have short little 'hairs.'

xenia

Anthalia

 

[Phyxius]

Here is the anthelia that I have. Either one if the conditions are right will grow like a weed. Pic shows the last bit we have after clearing it out of all our tanks.