alexander_ktn
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Something in the genus Carpilius maybe.
Pix & ID: Critters that come in your rocks: the good and the bad.
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Does anybody know what this is? I just found this today on some zoas, looks like a spider? Good or bad?
Do you have a pic?
dpgillespie
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Please help me ID some corals!
Please help me ID some corals!
Hey guys!! I'm new to reefing, I've been running a 33g drilled nano for about four months and everything is going swimmingly!
I was hoping someone could help me to identify some corals I have. I know that some of them are zoos, toadstool etc, but I was hoping on clarification on exactly what they are.
Thanks!
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Please help me ID some corals!
Hey guys!! I'm new to reefing, I've been running a 33g drilled nano for about four months and everything is going swimmingly!
I was hoping someone could help me to identify some corals I have. I know that some of them are zoos, toadstool etc, but I was hoping on clarification on exactly what they are.
Thanks!
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First picture isn't a coral it's an anemone. Possibly a long tentacle ... Macrodactyla doreensis. Second and fourth look like some species of mushroom.
Dave.H
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cloak
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Dave.H
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Thanks cloak, I checked out the link, they eat everything!! He was on a small colony of zoas, I looked at the piece with a magnifying glass didn't see any more. Pretty scary they do not respond to dips. Nasty little creatures, I'll be checking out new purchases more closely from now on.
Thanks again,
Dave
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dpgillespie
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Thanks for the advice on the anemone, that's definitely what it is (LTA).
As far as photo 2, it's some time of stony coral, so that one isn't a mushroom. I was told it may be some type of Aussie coral, and some that I looked up (Favia) look quite similar.
As far as photo 2, it's some time of stony coral, so that one isn't a mushroom. I was told it may be some type of Aussie coral, and some that I looked up (Favia) look quite similar.
cheezischrist
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i had those same spiders, and my coral banded shrimp wiped em out in a few days of being in the tank
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I'm wondering if I should take this rock out. I just picked it up at LFS. It came right out of one of their tanks. I see what may be an aiptasia, and the black stuff concerns me (slightly gives like aquarium epoxy) and their is a little red guy that comes out one of the holes. It does have some type of coral?, and amphipods on it so, what do you guys think?
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hogfanreefer
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Looks like what I call "chicken liver" sponge?
I'm still fairly new to the hobby (10 months) so I'm always learning something new. Last March I purchased my first colony of mushroom corals and at first, I did not notice the blatant hitchhiker. I also did not dip my corals because I wasn't aware that it was recommended to dip your corals before putting them in the display tank. Anyhow, I would say that after a week or so I noticed there was something organic living on the colony rock in plain view. I only noticed it because the "holes" closed up while I was observing the tank. I honestly thought it was harmless because it looks like some type of filter feeder but recently, I noticed green bubble algae growing on the surface so now I'm not so sure if I want this thing in my tank anymore. I was tempted to "rip" it off the rock and dispose of it but before I rush to judge, I thought I would consult with the experts. I appreciate your help!
I wanted to include a pic of the "filter" holes open and another pic of them closed. Since there are two holes (one in front and one in back) I wanted to send a pic of both angles.
I wanted to include a pic of the "filter" holes open and another pic of them closed. Since there are two holes (one in front and one in back) I wanted to send a pic of both angles.
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SushiGirl
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Nolabrr, looks like black spomge. I've had some for a couple years now with no trouble. The red guy, no idea, need a better description.
Drew, can't tell from the pics cuz I'm tired & using my phone, but the description sounds like a harmless tunicate.
I have pics of both things on my Homepage (click my name & the Homepage link).
Drew, can't tell from the pics cuz I'm tired & using my phone, but the description sounds like a harmless tunicate.
I have pics of both things on my Homepage (click my name & the Homepage link).
AGreyCrane
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Some type of mushroom? I found it growing on the bottom of one of my rocks. It is about 1/2" in diameter.
colortrilogy
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colortrilogy
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Thank you SushiGirl! That's what it is. Seems to be alot of different varieties of this stuff, that may or may not thrive depending on the tank. I removed it.
