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Unread 03/23/2015, 11:46 AM   #1
sde1500
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ID what is on my rock

Hello all. Just recently set up my nano tank, a little 10 gallon job. The live rock was pretty boring compared to some of what I've seen on here, but did come with some life on one. Got a few tiny feather dusters, and something that I can only assume is a type of coral. It will open and extend out a ways at night it seems, and when I first turn on my lights it seems to pull back into a small tiny little ball. I think there are 4 or 5 of them scattered over the rock, and would love it if someone could ID what they are. Pic attached is the best I have of it, focusing on those brown/translucent dots to the right of the white spot. Thanks!


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It looks like a ball-tipped anemone. These are generally harmless, but definitely keep an eye on it.


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well I see a mouth, maybe some sort of mushroom? it looks like it's been in the dark for some time though.

Edit: I'll go with what Cloak said haha


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It looks like a ball-tipped anemone. These are generally harmless, but definitely keep an eye on it.
Awesome, thanks!


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