Pix & ID: Critters that come in your rocks: the good and the bad. - Page 162

QuiGonJay · 09/18/2014, 12:43 PM

Thanks for the info Cloak.

QuiGonJay · 09/19/2014, 06:29 AM

One more. Any urchin experts that can ID this guy? I'm thinking E. la****er or viridius but don't really know. Live rock was aquacultured from Florida. Do other species show up on live rock with any frequency?

Kind of concerned that he's wandering over this cup coral-y sort of thing. Didn't think they ate coral, but not sure what else he'd be doing on there . . .

killinit123 · 09/19/2014, 09:01 AM

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OK, first go round. I've had pretty good luck IDing the creatures by scanning the threads but not as lucky with coral. 4 photos, each with what (I think) is some sort of coral on the live rock. Also, on the 4th photo, there are three of the coral like mounds. Two still appear normal while the third appears to be bleaching and turning white. Any suggestions to help it out? Just at the end of the tank cycle - no fish yet, just the live rock and a very small clean up crew of the hitchhikers (like the urchin in photo 2 - any ideas on his species) and a few hermits and snails. Thanks in advance!

the third pic to me looks like a symphilia coral a type of brain its is lps. i used to have one that i got from a piece of live rock. they are beautiful yours looks very hungry tho so you might want to think about feeding it

as for the urchin im not exactly sure of the spieces but i also have the same one in my tank ow about 6" in diameter they are harmless IMO

QuiGonJay · 09/19/2014, 09:27 AM

Thanks. I've been alternating DT's phyto and the Reef Nutrition live oyster feast each day to try and feed the hitchhiking corals, but sounds like I need to increase the amount a bit.

By the way, how do you tell a coral is hungry?

Fishlover22 · 09/19/2014, 05:43 PM

Hello,my name is alex and im planning on getting a new fishtank in a couple of months and i was wondering if its possible to have any type of puffer in a 100 gallon tank. These puffer also will have a housemate which will be a watchmen goby (yellow). Any suggestions are appreciated

shesacharmer · 09/20/2014, 05:53 AM

I've started having some trouble with a Jasmine Polyp (seriously? I know!) It looks as though it's being stung but I can't see anything that has been bothering it. Today I saw some clear growths, looking like a plant of some transparent variety, growing up out of it. As it is not close to the front and the suspect is clear it's rather hard to photograph but hopefully it's visible enough for someone to ID. Not sure if I can get it out of there as if I remove the rock it will no longer be visible, I'm sure.

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shesacharmer · 09/20/2014, 05:57 AM

Here is another picture of the second 'branch' sticking straight up from the top of the polyps against the overflow.

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hogfanreefer · 09/20/2014, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by QuiGonJay

One more. Any urchin experts that can ID this guy? I'm thinking E. la****er or viridius but don't really know. Live rock was aquacultured from Florida. Do other species show up on live rock with any frequency?

Kind of concerned that he's wandering over this cup coral-y sort of thing. Didn't think they ate coral, but not sure what else he'd be doing on there . . .

Not sure what species but I had exactly the same one on my Gulf live rock. Great algae eaters but they grew amazingly fast. They went from quarter size to 4-5" across in a few months. They started on my coralline when they ran out of regular algae.

StangLvr78 · 09/20/2014, 04:32 PM

Can anyone tell me what these things are in my tank....the white stuff in my polyps and the things in my live rock

DDon · 09/20/2014, 06:39 PM

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Can anyone tell me what these things are in my tank....the white stuff in my polyps and the things in my live rock

Both look to be types of sponges from what I can tell.

StangLvr78 · 09/20/2014, 06:52 PM

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Both look to be types of sponges from what I can tell.

Do you know what kind of sponges so i can read up on them so they don't die.

DDon · 09/23/2014, 09:21 AM

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Do you know what kind of sponges so i can read up on them so they don't die.

Check out tube or spaghetti sponge for second pic. I believe the scientific name is leucosolenia nautilia.

shesacharmer · 09/23/2014, 02:39 PM

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Do you know what kind of sponges so i can read up on them so they don't die.

The first one looks like pineapple sponge. Harmless filter feeder.

QuiGonJay · 09/23/2014, 03:08 PM

I've got four pics for the Experts of Squishy Things out there. The first looks grayish, but it's really more of an opaque/clear sort of jelly creature. No tentacles or anything - not even 100% sure it's alive - maybe tunicate?
The second I think is some type of coral polyp.
The third and fourth are anenomes I think - aptasia or mojarra? The fourth is hard to see as the tentacles are completely clear and lying flat - it is dead center in the photo.

Appreciate any advice!

cloak · 09/23/2014, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by QuiGonJay

I've got four pics for the Experts of Squishy Things out there. The first looks grayish, but it's really more of an opaque/clear sort of jelly creature. No tentacles or anything - not even 100% sure it's alive - maybe tunicate?
The second I think is some type of coral polyp.
The third and fourth are anenomes I think - aptasia or mojarra? The fourth is hard to see as the tentacles are completely clear and lying flat - it is dead center in the photo.

Appreciate any advice!

1. Tunicate I believe
2. Hidden Cup coral
3. Aiptasia
4. it's kind of hard to tell, but this might be a Hidden Cup coral as well

Dave.H · 09/23/2014, 04:02 PM

These are eating my Favia Brain at night. Anything eat them? What can I do to get rid of them. Thanks

Kyle918 · 09/23/2014, 04:39 PM

Can anyone ID this growth on my rocks?

Original post below. I was advised to post here.

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2444597

Simultaneous · 09/23/2014, 10:34 PM

This morning I noticed what I believe are eggs on the side of the disk my new zoa frags came on. Did some hunting but decided to investigate tonight before posting.

Well I went hunting a found this reddish and white striped critter on the side of the frag. I tried to figure it out and the closest I can get is maybe isopod or chitin (sp?)

Picture is included sorry if it's huge or tiny still trying to figure this out,

Any help would be appreciated,

cloak · 09/24/2014, 11:23 AM

That red & white design looks kind of like a Sundial snail.

Can you get another picture of it?

Bolo101673 · 09/24/2014, 12:14 PM

I have these in my sump and overflow as well as reactor...

Simultaneous · 09/24/2014, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by cloak

That red & white design looks kind of like a Sundial snail.

Can you get another picture of it?

Sounds like it's not good, I'm gonna start researching now and I'll get better pictures tonight

Thanks for the help

DDon · 09/24/2014, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Bolo101673

I have these in my sump and overflow as well as reactor...

I would say sponges and from the shape of the one top left pineapple sponge.

StangLvr78 · 09/25/2014, 10:56 AM

Is this a turo snail?

cloak · 09/25/2014, 11:07 AM

I'm not sure what kind of snails that is exactly, but no, it's not a turbo snail. More along the lines of a nassarius snail or whelk. (Vibex?)

mjs61290 · 09/25/2014, 11:15 AM

Looks like a nassarius snail to me.

09/19/2014, 05:43 PM	#4030
Fishlover22 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 6	New tank Hello,my name is alex and im planning on getting a new fishtank in a couple of months and i was wondering if its possible to have any type of puffer in a 100 gallon tank. These puffer also will have a housemate which will be a watchmen goby (yellow). Any suggestions are appreciated

09/20/2014, 05:53 AM	#4031
shesacharmer Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Central NH Posts: 1,241	I've started having some trouble with a Jasmine Polyp (seriously? I know!) It looks as though it's being stung but I can't see anything that has been bothering it. Today I saw some clear growths, looking like a plant of some transparent variety, growing up out of it. As it is not close to the front and the suspect is clear it's rather hard to photograph but hopefully it's visible enough for someone to ID. Not sure if I can get it out of there as if I remove the rock it will no longer be visible, I'm sure. [IMG][/IMG] __________________ 75 gal, LR w/refugium, 79 deg, PH 8.0, sg 1.025, amm 0/nit 0/nit 0, Calcium 420, dKH 8.3, mag 1300, Phos 0 Current Tank Info: A work in progress...

09/20/2014, 05:57 AM	#4032
shesacharmer Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Central NH Posts: 1,241	Here is another picture of the second 'branch' sticking straight up from the top of the polyps against the overflow. [IMG][/IMG] __________________ 75 gal, LR w/refugium, 79 deg, PH 8.0, sg 1.025, amm 0/nit 0/nit 0, Calcium 420, dKH 8.3, mag 1300, Phos 0 Current Tank Info: A work in progress...

09/23/2014, 04:02 PM	#4041
Dave.H Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: S/W Florida Posts: 57	Need Help Id Please These are eating my Favia Brain at night. Anything eat them? What can I do to get rid of them. Thanks

09/23/2014, 04:39 PM	#4042
Kyle918 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 642	Can anyone ID this growth on my rocks? Original post below. I was advised to post here. http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2444597 __________________ Work in Progress: 75g Rimless DT \| 20g sump \| Aquamaxx ConeS-1 \| Two Tunze Turbelle 6025 Tank established 02/16/14

09/18/2014, 12:43 PM	#4026
QuiGonJay Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 327	Thanks for the info Cloak.

09/19/2014, 09:27 AM	#4029
QuiGonJay Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 327	Thanks. I've been alternating DT's phyto and the Reef Nutrition live oyster feast each day to try and feed the hitchhiking corals, but sounds like I need to increase the amount a bit. By the way, how do you tell a coral is hungry?

09/24/2014, 11:23 AM	#4044
cloak Moved On Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 14,854	That red & white design looks kind of like a Sundial snail. Can you get another picture of it?

09/25/2014, 10:56 AM	#4048
StangLvr78 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Ocala, Florida Posts: 73	Is this a turbo snail? Is this a turo snail?

09/25/2014, 11:07 AM	#4049
cloak Moved On Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 14,854	I'm not sure what kind of snails that is exactly, but no, it's not a turbo snail. More along the lines of a nassarius snail or whelk. (Vibex?) Last edited by cloak; 09/25/2014 at 11:26 AM.

09/25/2014, 11:15 AM	#4050
mjs61290 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 33	Looks like a nassarius snail to me.

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