A few more "Can you identify this?"'s

DaveWF · 10/08/2010, 07:37 AM

Got a few more questions. My own fault on the first on, I just plain forgot after falling in love with it at the LFS...

#1 What is this beauty and where should it be placed in the tank?

#2 Yes, I know it's a mushroom... any idea what kind?

#3 The pinkish stuff in the background... is that Xenia? I received it as a bonus from a guy that I bought some pulsating xenia from? but this is MUCH smaller and not pulsating...?

#4 This little mushroom keeps disappearing on me and showing up down in this darker corner... is there a mushroom that prefers not as bright light as you might expect? Any idea what kind it is?

#5 Got this BEAUTIFUL piece at the LFS. They said it was a fancy type of mushrooom but I can't remember what kind? It's doing really well in it's location, almost tripling in size over the course of the day with the lights on. What exactly is this thing??

FWIW (and just to show off a tiny bit), here's my tank so far

That's it for now. Thanks!!!
Dave in Lombard

Pickupman66 · 10/08/2010, 08:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaveWF

Got a few more questions. My own fault on the first on, I just plain forgot after falling in love with it at the LFS...

#1 What is this beauty and where should it be placed in the tank?

Looks like some sort of Galaxia to me... give it plenty of light and a good flow and it will be happy.

#3 The pinkish stuff in the background... is that Xenia? I received it as a bonus from a guy that I bought some pulsating xenia from? but this is MUCH smaller and not pulsating...?

Definatley a strain of Xenia. good flow and it will be happy.

#5 Got this BEAUTIFUL piece at the LFS. They said it was a fancy type of mushrooom but I can't remember what kind? It's doing really well in it's location, almost tripling in size over the course of the day with the lights on. What exactly is this thing??

Ricordia??

FWIW (and just to show off a tiny bit), here's my tank so far

Looking good....

That's it for now. Thanks!!!
Dave in Lombard

Lynnmw1208 · 10/08/2010, 08:26 AM

#3 might be a heteroxenia because it might have this: "distinctive small secondary polyps between larger polyps called siphonozooids." I think I see that. It says it might pulse sometimes but doesn't mean it's sick if it doesn't.

#5 I think is ricordia looks similar to this http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/p...658&pcatid=658

kevantheman35 · 10/08/2010, 08:37 AM

#3=hairy mushroom

DaveWF · 10/08/2010, 08:57 AM

I should have mentioned... #1 is hard. Very stiff with tiny tentacles that occasionally come out. I looked up images of Galaxia and that does not appear to be what this is.
Found images of Ricordia Mushroom - that is definately what #5 is. Thanks! Not that I'm ready for it yet, but can that be split like a regular shroom or will it self-divide? I have it kind of on tip of the end of a rock... should be on a flatter surface?

RcToners · 10/08/2010, 09:04 AM

#5 is definitely Ricordea

2004jetta · 10/08/2010, 09:43 AM

#1 might be GSP??

DaveWF · 10/08/2010, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by 2004jetta

#1 might be GSP??

Don't Green Star Polyps (I do have the right acronym, don't I?) normally have skinny stem/stalks? The item in #1 has bases nearly 1/4" think and it's hard.

2004jetta · 10/08/2010, 10:15 AM

MY GSP (thats what it was sold to me as anyway) are on what looks like a rock that they've encrusted and when they close up the casing (I forget the terminology) is hard.

edit: took a closer look and the base looks nothing like mine.

charleneatkins · 10/08/2010, 11:24 AM

look up frogspawn

charleneatkins · 10/08/2010, 11:26 AM

sorry pic#1 see frogspawn

rgulrich · 10/08/2010, 01:15 PM

#1 definitely Galaxea sp.
Google Images Galaxea and you'll see some pictures that are nearly identical to yours.
They throw long sweeper tentacles when hungry or seeking to expand to new territory. Mine reach upwards of four inches from the colony. Grow well under good lighting, routine water changes, etc. It is a stony coral, so you'll want to do some research into the requirements of maintaining stonies in your aquarium.
A real good habit to get into is to research before purchase - it saves a lot of heartache.
Cheers,
Ray

Dwyer · 10/08/2010, 01:22 PM

I didn't see any frogspawn there. This is frogspawn http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/p...LAID=560505079

DaveWF · 10/08/2010, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rgulrich

#1 definitely Galaxea sp.
Google Images Galaxea and you'll see some pictures that are nearly identical to yours.

You're right. I misspelled it earlier (Galaxia) and the pictures that came up with that were VERY different then mine. When I spelled it right, the pictures are spot on. Thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by rgulrich

A real good habit to get into is to research before purchase - it saves a lot of heartache.

My logical side says, "I KNOW!", but my emotional side thought it looked sooooo cool I just couldn't help myself.

I promise to be better in the future... unless it's a REALLY good sale

10/08/2010, 09:04 AM	#6
RcToners Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Key Largo, FL Posts: 1,008	#5 is definitely Ricordea __________________ Current Main Tank Info: 375g display + 120g fuge 2 Tunze 6105's with 7106 multi controller - Reeflo Orca 200 Skimmer with Pro Cup - 4 AI Sol Blue Led Modules Perc Clowns, Mystery Wrasse, Kole Tang, Purple Tang, Diamond Watchman, Cleaner Shrimp, Tiger Pistol Shrimp, Wheelers Shrimp Goby, Bullet Goby, Purple Carpet, Red/Green Open Brains, Candy Canes, Hammer Coral, Green Orange Blue Pink & Yellow Ricordea, Orange Tube Coral, Several Multicolor Zoos, Button Polyps, & Several Multicolor Shrooms

10/08/2010, 11:24 AM	#10
charleneatkins Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: andover ct 06232 Posts: 1,819	look up frogspawn __________________ Hope keeps things alive and looking forward Current Tank Info: 28,55 & 90g mixed reef,10G FW

10/08/2010, 11:26 AM	#11
charleneatkins Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: andover ct 06232 Posts: 1,819	sorry pic#1 see frogspawn __________________ Hope keeps things alive and looking forward Current Tank Info: 28,55 & 90g mixed reef,10G FW

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10/08/2010, 07:37 AM	#1
DaveWF Moved On Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Lombard, IL Posts: 818	A few more "Can you identify this?"'s Got a few more questions. My own fault on the first on, I just plain forgot after falling in love with it at the LFS... #1 What is this beauty and where should it be placed in the tank? #2 Yes, I know it's a mushroom... any idea what kind? #3 The pinkish stuff in the background... is that Xenia? I received it as a bonus from a guy that I bought some pulsating xenia from? but this is MUCH smaller and not pulsating...? #4 This little mushroom keeps disappearing on me and showing up down in this darker corner... is there a mushroom that prefers not as bright light as you might expect? Any idea what kind it is? #5 Got this BEAUTIFUL piece at the LFS. They said it was a fancy type of mushrooom but I can't remember what kind? It's doing really well in it's location, almost tripling in size over the course of the day with the lights on. What exactly is this thing?? FWIW (and just to show off a tiny bit), here's my tank so far That's it for now. Thanks!!! Dave in Lombard Last edited by DaveWF; 10/08/2010 at 07:42 AM.

10/08/2010, 08:26 AM	#3
Lynnmw1208 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Brunswick, Ohio Posts: 3,306	#3 might be a heteroxenia because it might have this: "distinctive small secondary polyps between larger polyps called siphonozooids." I think I see that. It says it might pulse sometimes but doesn't mean it's sick if it doesn't. #5 I think is ricordia looks similar to this http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/p...658&pcatid=658 __________________ equipment: Eshopps psk-200 skimmer, Mag 12 pump, 30gal sump, 2x 300w Finnex heaters, glass-holes 1500gph overflow kit with 3/4" return kits, 72" 8x36w t-5 AquaticLife light, 66lbs of LR, 150lbs of tropic eden reeflakes, 2 Koralia Evo 1400, JBJ ATO, BRS dual GFO/carbon reactors, Hydor smartwave Current Tank Info: 125gallon

10/08/2010, 08:37 AM	#4
kevantheman35 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Fort wayne, IN Posts: 823	#3=hairy mushroom __________________ -Kevan Current Tank Info: 34g Mixed Reef Solana (2 years old). 12g jbj nanocube dx (retired at 2 years old)

10/08/2010, 08:57 AM	#5
DaveWF Moved On Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Lombard, IL Posts: 818	I should have mentioned... #1 is hard. Very stiff with tiny tentacles that occasionally come out. I looked up images of Galaxia and that does not appear to be what this is. Found images of Ricordia Mushroom - that is definately what #5 is. Thanks! Not that I'm ready for it yet, but can that be split like a regular shroom or will it self-divide? I have it kind of on tip of the end of a rock... should be on a flatter surface?

10/08/2010, 09:43 AM	#7
2004jetta Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Alpine, NJ Posts: 191	#1 might be GSP??

10/08/2010, 10:15 AM	#9
2004jetta Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Alpine, NJ Posts: 191	MY GSP (thats what it was sold to me as anyway) are on what looks like a rock that they've encrusted and when they close up the casing (I forget the terminology) is hard. edit: took a closer look and the base looks nothing like mine.

10/08/2010, 01:15 PM	#12
rgulrich greybeard Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: MD Posts: 893	#1 definitely Galaxea sp. Google Images Galaxea and you'll see some pictures that are nearly identical to yours. They throw long sweeper tentacles when hungry or seeking to expand to new territory. Mine reach upwards of four inches from the colony. Grow well under good lighting, routine water changes, etc. It is a stony coral, so you'll want to do some research into the requirements of maintaining stonies in your aquarium. A real good habit to get into is to research before purchase - it saves a lot of heartache. Cheers, Ray

10/08/2010, 01:22 PM	#13
Dwyer Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Utah Posts: 59	I didn't see any frogspawn there. This is frogspawn http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/p...LAID=560505079