what are these filter feeders on live rock?

zeldaleo · 06/10/2018, 06:41 AM

been searching for a while and cant find them, new to hobby so super curious about anything i see in there

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AlSimmons · 06/10/2018, 09:54 AM

They look like star polyps IMO. (Briareum sp.)

mhaze · 06/23/2018, 01:34 PM

+1 Briareum spp. I've had them too. They are usually a nice bonus on good live rock but also sometimes contain a strong toxin, so wear gloves when handling.

06/10/2018, 06:41 AM	#1
zeldaleo Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Posts: 1	what are these filter feeders on live rock? been searching for a while and cant find them, new to hobby so super curious about anything i see in there WIN_20180610_13_32_03_Pro.jpg

06/10/2018, 09:54 AM	#2
AlSimmons Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: California Posts: 2,482	They look like star polyps IMO. (Briareum sp.)

06/23/2018, 01:34 PM	#3
mhaze Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Posts: 47	+1 Briareum spp. I've had them too. They are usually a nice bonus on good live rock but also sometimes contain a strong toxin, so wear gloves when handling.