Please identify/confirm what this is [pic]

Anemone0524 · 09/01/2009, 06:09 PM

What is this? It's already moved a few inches since I first spotted it....

If its a problem - how do I kill it?

Thanks!

Anemone0524 · 09/01/2009, 06:11 PM

merek123 · 09/01/2009, 06:16 PM

appears to be an anemone. It does not look like a majano( pest anemone). Maybe a rock anemone, Hitchhiker? Look under "First time Here on RC" they have a hitch hiker guide.

sedor · 09/01/2009, 06:18 PM

I would still remove it...it doesn't look exactly like a majano but close enough for me.

xJake · 09/01/2009, 06:20 PM

Looks to be some type of flower/rock anemone. Definitely not Aiptasia sp., probably some type of Epicystis sp.

Ohiomom · 09/01/2009, 06:27 PM

+1 flower anemone no need to remove if you like it

Anemone0524 · 09/01/2009, 06:28 PM

best method of removal?

Snakebyt · 09/01/2009, 06:28 PM

it looks like some sort of flower anemone to me as well, shouldnt hurt anything other than a sting here and there if it gets to close to anything

Anemone0524 · 09/01/2009, 06:29 PM

will it rapidly multiply and spread?

badwrasse · 09/01/2009, 07:19 PM

i wouldn't give it a chance to find out

Ohiomom · 09/01/2009, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by badwrasse
i wouldn't give it a chance to find out

Why not...many people purchase these and like to have them in their tanks...

OP it won't multiply fast enough to become a plague..if it doesn't suit your likes you can remove them at later time, you will not all of a sudden have 20 of them.

regal101 · 09/01/2009, 07:23 PM

it is a flower, nothing wrong with these at all, i have a green one in my tank. Lol i spent $25 on mine u got yours for free lucky you

lancecobb1 · 09/01/2009, 07:23 PM

Yeah it looks like a rock/flower anemone.
They Should not rapidly spread, but will sting any corals that touch it...
If you like it, Keep it. Should not cause a problem

Anemone0524 · 09/01/2009, 07:31 PM

okay very good to know.

i just didn't want, like Sandra said, 20 of them overnight.

they're not particularly pleasing to the eye though, but I will allow it to remain.

Thanks !

Anemone0524 · 09/01/2009, 07:33 PM

actually it just dawned on me this might be why my Frogspawn has recoiled in the last week or so. It appears to be shrinking and I suppose it is because this nem creaped too close to it and stung it.

iamwrasseman · 09/01/2009, 07:53 PM

good thing but when it gets big it may eat fish . my copperband got to close one night and disappeared . the next day the flower anemone was brilliant and stuffed .i have three and they are stunning ........literally .

judgedread · 09/02/2009, 07:16 AM

if it dont cause any dramas then leave it unless it bothers yo just scape it of and give it away.

Sugar Magnolia · 09/02/2009, 07:32 AM

You can't just scrape ande anemone off a rock. To do so, would certainly injure it's foot which could lead to it's death. I've had success removing anemones by placing an ice cube near it's foot and as it begins to release, gently pry under it with your fingernail.

merek123 · 09/02/2009, 10:18 AM

I would leave it.

iamwrasseman · 09/02/2009, 03:35 PM

leave it its free and could grow up into a beautiful specimine .

austinh · 09/02/2009, 09:59 PM

+1 for flower, keep it for a while you may like it

09/01/2009, 06:09 PM	#1
Anemone0524 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NoVA Posts: 434	Please identify/confirm what this is [pic] What is this? It's already moved a few inches since I first spotted it.... If its a problem - how do I kill it? Thanks! __________________ Aaron 150g rimless 60x30x20, ATI Sunpower x8, 2 48" Reefbrite Blue LED, MSX 200, Vortech MP40w x 2, BRS CA/ALK Dosers, Biopellets and GFO

09/01/2009, 06:11 PM	#2
Anemone0524 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NoVA Posts: 434	__________________ Aaron 150g rimless 60x30x20, ATI Sunpower x8, 2 48" Reefbrite Blue LED, MSX 200, Vortech MP40w x 2, BRS CA/ALK Dosers, Biopellets and GFO

09/01/2009, 06:18 PM	#4
sedor Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 4,689	I would still remove it...it doesn't look exactly like a majano but close enough for me. __________________ Ryan

09/01/2009, 06:27 PM	#6
Ohiomom Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 1,586	+1 flower anemone no need to remove if you like it __________________ .....Sandra “Being happy doesn't mean that everything is perfect. It means that you've decided to look beyond the imperfections.” Current Tank Info: 75 galllon reef, T5HO love em!

09/01/2009, 06:28 PM	#7
Anemone0524 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NoVA Posts: 434	best method of removal? __________________ Aaron 150g rimless 60x30x20, ATI Sunpower x8, 2 48" Reefbrite Blue LED, MSX 200, Vortech MP40w x 2, BRS CA/ALK Dosers, Biopellets and GFO

09/01/2009, 06:16 PM	#3
merek123 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bayfield CO Posts: 56	appears to be an anemone. It does not look like a majano( pest anemone). Maybe a rock anemone, Hitchhiker? Look under "First time Here on RC" they have a hitch hiker guide.

09/01/2009, 06:20 PM	#5
xJake Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,385	Looks to be some type of flower/rock anemone. Definitely not Aiptasia sp., probably some type of Epicystis sp.

09/01/2009, 06:28 PM	#8
Snakebyt Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Lubbock Tx Posts: 2,141	it looks like some sort of flower anemone to me as well, shouldnt hurt anything other than a sting here and there if it gets to close to anything

09/01/2009, 06:29 PM	#9
Anemone0524 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NoVA Posts: 434	will it rapidly multiply and spread? __________________ Aaron 150g rimless 60x30x20, ATI Sunpower x8, 2 48" Reefbrite Blue LED, MSX 200, Vortech MP40w x 2, BRS CA/ALK Dosers, Biopellets and GFO

09/01/2009, 07:19 PM	#10
badwrasse Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: St. louis Posts: 1,203	i wouldn't give it a chance to find out __________________ GOT CRABS? Current Tank Info: 90gal RR,rock wall in progress, MRC sump, reef octopus XP2000I skimmer, marineland pro lighting 2-150w MH 4-54w T5's, hydor wavemaker with 2 #4 controllable pumps, and QuietOne 4000HH return pump.

09/01/2009, 07:23 PM	#12
regal101 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: fort wayne Posts: 33	it is a flower, nothing wrong with these at all, i have a green one in my tank. Lol i spent $25 on mine u got yours for free lucky you

09/01/2009, 07:23 PM	#13
lancecobb1 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 53	Yeah it looks like a rock/flower anemone. They Should not rapidly spread, but will sting any corals that touch it... If you like it, Keep it. Should not cause a problem

09/01/2009, 07:31 PM	#14
Anemone0524 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NoVA Posts: 434	okay very good to know. i just didn't want, like Sandra said, 20 of them overnight. they're not particularly pleasing to the eye though, but I will allow it to remain. Thanks ! __________________ Aaron 150g rimless 60x30x20, ATI Sunpower x8, 2 48" Reefbrite Blue LED, MSX 200, Vortech MP40w x 2, BRS CA/ALK Dosers, Biopellets and GFO

09/01/2009, 07:33 PM	#15
Anemone0524 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NoVA Posts: 434	actually it just dawned on me this might be why my Frogspawn has recoiled in the last week or so. It appears to be shrinking and I suppose it is because this nem creaped too close to it and stung it. __________________ Aaron 150g rimless 60x30x20, ATI Sunpower x8, 2 48" Reefbrite Blue LED, MSX 200, Vortech MP40w x 2, BRS CA/ALK Dosers, Biopellets and GFO

09/01/2009, 07:53 PM	#16
iamwrasseman Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: syracuse Posts: 7,003	good thing but when it gets big it may eat fish . my copperband got to close one night and disappeared . the next day the flower anemone was brilliant and stuffed .i have three and they are stunning ........literally . __________________ This hobby certainly can put you in some weird positions ! Dave Current Tank Info: 40 freshwater,25saltwater 2000 gallons ,enough tanks for an army ?

09/02/2009, 07:16 AM	#17
judgedread Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: sydney Australia Posts: 145	if it dont cause any dramas then leave it unless it bothers yo just scape it of and give it away. __________________ peace and love to ya....... Current Tank Info: 120 ltr tank

09/02/2009, 07:32 AM	#18
Sugar Magnolia Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Northern VA Posts: 17,691	You can't just scrape ande anemone off a rock. To do so, would certainly injure it's foot which could lead to it's death. I've had success removing anemones by placing an ice cube near it's foot and as it begins to release, gently pry under it with your fingernail. __________________ Adrienne The only thing to fear is fear itself....and spiders.

09/02/2009, 10:18 AM	#19
merek123 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bayfield CO Posts: 56	I would leave it.

09/02/2009, 03:35 PM	#20
iamwrasseman Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: syracuse Posts: 7,003	leave it its free and could grow up into a beautiful specimine . __________________ This hobby certainly can put you in some weird positions ! Dave Current Tank Info: 40 freshwater,25saltwater 2000 gallons ,enough tanks for an army ?

09/02/2009, 09:59 PM	#21
austinh Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: nc Posts: 141	+1 for flower, keep it for a while you may like it