Caulastrea under attack!

Brewsky · 09/12/2006, 09:32 PM

I have a few questions about this Caulastrea I've had for over 6 months.

Originally the stems were exposed rock. Then I noticed the first green polyp (just to the upper left of the ricordia). Now I've got five of these polyps.

Question 1: Any guesses what species or family the polyps are?

The polyps appear to be stinging the Caulastrea - it's not fully expanding and is discoloured at the point of contact. So, I feel that an extraction is in order.

Question 2: Any suggestions how I can remove them from the skeleton?

In the second shot, you can see that the gaps between the stems of the Caulastrea are also filled with an orange sponge.

Question 3: Any suggestions how I can expunge it? :-)

Cheers!

Brewsky · 09/12/2006, 09:36 PM

Here's the best close up of the polyp I could fit in my 50K upload limit:

[IMG] http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/...lypCloseup.jpg[/IMG]

Cheers!

09/12/2006, 09:32 PM	#1
Brewsky Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Miami Posts: 13	Caulastrea under attack! I have a few questions about this Caulastrea I've had for over 6 months. Originally the stems were exposed rock. Then I noticed the first green polyp (just to the upper left of the ricordia). Now I've got five of these polyps. Question 1: Any guesses what species or family the polyps are? The polyps appear to be stinging the Caulastrea - it's not fully expanding and is discoloured at the point of contact. So, I feel that an extraction is in order. Question 2: Any suggestions how I can remove them from the skeleton? In the second shot, you can see that the gaps between the stems of the Caulastrea are also filled with an orange sponge. Question 3: Any suggestions how I can expunge it? :-) Cheers!

09/12/2006, 09:36 PM	#2
Brewsky Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Miami Posts: 13	Polyp close up Here's the best close up of the polyp I could fit in my 50K upload limit: [IMG] http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/...lypCloseup.jpg[/IMG] Cheers!