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Old 02-03-2016, 05:10 PM
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Beanz, I'd keep an eye on it. I'm not convinced it is Corynactis sp as most (all?) species of Corynactis are temperate, and unless you got rock/corals from a temperate location, then it's unlikely to get one of these critters. Maybe if you have a Gorgonian coral. It might be Corynactis. The pic isn't clear enough to see it well, and there are a lot of little anemones that look like that. Keep an eye on it - if you notice they are popping up babies at a quick rate, then nuke it (Aiptasia methods like kalkwasser paste should work).Soapy's pic is Pseudocorynactis sp, White Ball Anemone. They aren't usually a problem, but in rare occurrences it can become invasive.
Yep I think you are right about Pseudocorynactis. I went back down last night in the dark and discovered there are more than I thought, there are about six. Time to break out the blow torch! j/k

Also right about corynactis being temperate. Good call.
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Old 02-03-2016, 05:52 PM
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Interesting, this site claims there are some tropical species of corynactis. Also a good write up on pseudocorynactis.

http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2002/10/inverts

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http://www.wetwebmedia.com/LRIDF26.htm

http://www.actiniaria.com/pseudocory...aribbeorum.php

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http://www.lionfishlair.com/hitchhiker.shtml
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Okay, ya I will keep an eye out for sure. It is on a piece of rock I got from a lfs to seed my new tank. Ya the pic is pretty garbage all I've got is my phone camera. Thanks for the info Myka!
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Interesting, this site claims there are some tropical species of corynactis.
Yeah, I know most Corynactis are temperate, but I wasn't sure if all are.
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Old 02-04-2016, 04:02 AM
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Great links soapy! Really great for helping ID all the hitchhikers out there
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