Here is one other creature

Discussion in 'Coral' started by queshibo, Nov 28, 2006.

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  1. queshibo

    queshibo Astrea Snail

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    This is not the other lookin anemone that i was talkin about earlier. I figured that they too are Aist.. however u spell it. I check later but this is one that I forgot. This one is also about the same age too but is very different in shape and texture. Can any one Identify what this is
     

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  3. mushroom_man

    mushroom_man Bubble Tip Anemone

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    looks like button polyps to me or zoos. they are both coral. not harmful in any way. that assuming that i am correct.;D
     
  4. queshibo

    queshibo Astrea Snail

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    i hope ur right cause everything here is illegal if you dont grow it yourself. kinda sounds wierd
     
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    mushroom_man Bubble Tip Anemone

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    well looking at it again you should be fine. its deff. not aptaisia (however you spell it)
     
  6. Ph4Y5e

    Ph4Y5e Astrea Snail

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    i concur...aiptasia are more see through with longer tentacles...funnily enough...they call them... "Demon Hands" (literal translation) in hong kong...
     
  7. amcarrig

    amcarrig Super Moderator

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    Looks like some kind of palythoa (button polyp).
     
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  9. m_lacom99

    m_lacom99 Stylophora

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    Definitely a paly, button polyp. Enjoy the freebie

    Marc.
     
  10. mushroom_man

    mushroom_man Bubble Tip Anemone

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    WOOO!!! i got it right!!!
     
  11. queshibo

    queshibo Astrea Snail

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    wow thanks guys. you guys are some pros. After posting this i found little tiny ones about 1/4 the size growing on anothe side of the same rock. You guys are awesome. You pros
     
  12. mushroom_man

    mushroom_man Bubble Tip Anemone

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    that's what we are here for. and that little karma button at the bottom of my profile is here for that 2! lol!!!;D