Need help with identification....

[nanshaw2001]

I now have 3 of these in my tank...started off w/ 2 about a year and a half ago. It is a neutral tan color and about the size of a dime. Any input appreciated!

 

[DThompson]

Well it is definitely not a dolphin, octopus, or manatee.

 

[Chiefsurfer]

DT, nice reply.

We either need a MUCH!!! better description, or a picture. Picture would be best. Obviously they are growing/splitting/expanding their colony, whatever it is.

 

[DThompson]

DT, nice reply.

Sorry. Bad attempt at humor. :rollface:

 

[nanshaw2001]

I've added my first picture- it's in the first post!!!! I'll take a pat on the back...you can teach an old dog new tricks!!!!!

 

[phuzzykins]

 

[DThompson]

It's is hard to tell from that picture. Can you tell us some things about it? Does it ever move or retract?

My first thought was it might be a Glass Anemone / Aiptasia. Maybe some type of polyp.

Any chance you could get a pic of it under just your daylight bulbs?

 

[nanshaw2001]

I will try for another pic. I had just a couple aptasia and the peppermint shrimp made fast work of them! This does have a little tint of green, doesn't move around the tank. Does retract when touched...has 3 or 4 rows at the "skirt" as opposed to my zoa's. The "skirt" tips are at times a little bulbous.

 

[phuzzykins]

It may be a majano - another pest anemone - but we need a better picture.

I also haven't ruled out manatees... does it have any scars from boat propellers, or react to being called Sea Cow?

 

[mdntrdr]

Majano.

 

[nanshaw2001]

Still don't have a better picture but am moving a rock to another tank that has one on it. If it is majano I am wondering- why they haven't multiplied, gotten bigger or moved to any othewr locations in the tank. I will truly appreciate any further input!

 

[Playa-1]

Looks like Majano to me.

 

[reefman30]

Looks like Majano to me.

I think so too

 

[nanshaw2001]

Oaky...thanks for the additional replies! Removed it, put vinegar on the spot where it was anchored and then rinsed before putting in the other tank!

 

[lordofthereef]

It's a Majano

 

[Frick-n-Frags]

i think it is a mature majano too

 

[Lightsluvr]

Looks like Majano to me.

I agree. If confirmed a Majano, remove the entire rock and get radical. Use a propane torch if you have to - burn the damn thing off completely. Show no mercy.

Before committing the execution, though, let's get a picture under normal lighting - you said it was green. It might also be a volunteer polyp, which is a good thing to have.

LL

 

[Rich D]

Use a propane torch if you have to - burn the damn thing off completely. Show no mercy.

Before committing the execution....

I think ill stay on your good side...



It looks like majano to me too.