trumpet coral with a filter fan? video

Discussion in 'LPS Corals' started by Coastie Reefer, Aug 19, 2011.

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  1. Coastie Reefer

    Coastie Reefer Millepora

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    Ok so I got a trumpet coral today, and I thought it was pretty much the same as a candy cane. However, there is one head that has a fan that keeps coming in and out of it. It's a lot like fan filter feeders would put out, is this normal? I'll do my best to get some shots or video of it.

    TIA
     
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  3. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    It happens every once in a while. It sounds more like a barnacle.
     
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    Coastie Reefer Millepora

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    but it's coming out of the mouth of the trumpet....
     
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    Quite common to find barnacles on or around corals...sometime I find them growing out of the middle of a head of frogspawn/hammer.
     
  6. Coastie Reefer

    Coastie Reefer Millepora

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    hmmm, Ok. Thanks. I'm trying to upload a video just so you guys can see it though. It freaked me out at first. Every time I see something new I seem to go "WHAT THA" then jump on here LOL. I've learned a lot that way though. ;)
     
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    55gfowlr Zoanthid

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    That's seriously either the creepiest thing I've seen, or the funniest. That video needs some funky music going along with the fan waving thing you got there and put it all in beat and you got a funny video.


    lol, sorry I cant help ya with ID'ing that thing though......