ID Anyone?

heathsanders · 08/10/2011, 12:56 AM

So I got what I believe to be a zenia frag from my LFS and I noticed two hitchikers on it. If anyone can help with an ID that'd be great mmmkay.

The thing on the left (orange with transparent extensions and white tips) and the purple thing on the stalk (mushroom?)
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NirvanaFan · 08/10/2011, 04:35 AM

The orange thing on the left is a type of non photosynthetic anemone. They go by different names (Corynactis, ball anemone, etc). They are harmless, tend to stay in the shade, and are pretty neat. They're a good hitchhiker.

The other thing does look to be a baby mushroom. Probably a discosoma of some sort. It's a bit difficult to tell because it is so tiny though.

heathsanders · 08/10/2011, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by NirvanaFan

The orange thing on the left is a type of non photosynthetic anemone. They go by different names (Corynactis, ball anemone, etc). They are harmless, tend to stay in the shade, and are pretty neat. They're a good hitchhiker.

The other thing does look to be a baby mushroom. Probably a discosoma of some sort. It's a bit difficult to tell because it is so tiny though.

Thanks NirvanaFan! That anemone is on the underside of that rock in the shade just as you described. Is there any way to remove the mushroom from the stalk and put it on another piece of rock without permanently harming both of them?

NirvanaFan · 08/10/2011, 07:23 PM

google mushroom fragging. I'm sure you can see videos on youtube also. I prefer to use bridal veil (called Thule I think), with a rubber band.

thebkramer · 08/10/2011, 07:41 PM

or you can get a loofa and just cut it up

lots and lots of netting there!!!!

heathsanders · 08/11/2011, 08:23 AM

Thanks for the help. This is my first tank and it's only been cycled for 3 months. I'm still a noob at, well, everything.

08/10/2011, 12:56 AM	#1
heathsanders Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: New Mexico Posts: 97	ID Anyone? So I got what I believe to be a zenia frag from my LFS and I noticed two hitchikers on it. If anyone can help with an ID that'd be great mmmkay. The thing on the left (orange with transparent extensions and white tips) and the purple thing on the stalk (mushroom?) http://s1137.photobucket.com/albums/n506/sandersheath/?action=view&current=SDC10334.jpg"]Image 1 Image 2 Last edited by heathsanders; 08/10/2011 at 01:55 AM. Reason: Photos

08/10/2011, 07:41 PM	#5
thebkramer Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Clifton Park, NY Posts: 3,198	or you can get a loofa and just cut it up lots and lots of netting there!!!! __________________ Rhonda There is NO such things as Dumb Questions!! There are However.. Dumb Answers!!! ;) ____________ Current Tank Info: 55g reef....Current Orbit SunPaq Lights, HOB Eshopps, HOB AquaClear 110, 2-1400 Koralia Powerheads & 1 Nano Koralia, 40+ lbs LR, 2" LS

08/10/2011, 04:35 AM	#2
NirvanaFan Reef Ninja Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 4,280	The orange thing on the left is a type of non photosynthetic anemone. They go by different names (Corynactis, ball anemone, etc). They are harmless, tend to stay in the shade, and are pretty neat. They're a good hitchhiker. The other thing does look to be a baby mushroom. Probably a discosoma of some sort. It's a bit difficult to tell because it is so tiny though.

08/10/2011, 07:23 PM	#4
NirvanaFan Reef Ninja Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 4,280	google mushroom fragging. I'm sure you can see videos on youtube also. I prefer to use bridal veil (called Thule I think), with a rubber band.

08/11/2011, 08:23 AM	#6
heathsanders Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: New Mexico Posts: 97	Thanks for the help. This is my first tank and it's only been cycled for 3 months. I'm still a noob at, well, everything.