Can Anyone ID my Anemone?

[One_Divided]

I've had this guy for a while now and no one has been able to put a possitive ID on him. It was hitchen on the rock of my cup coral when I got it..



[ 29 November 2001: Message edited by: One_Divided ]

[Troy F]

Why don't you post that in Ron's forum on reefcentral. If anybody will give you a positive id it would be him. Almost looks like a small bubble tip that has bleached. Ask Ron, he'll know.

[smokinreefer]

yup, thats my bet too! a E.quadricolor aka bubbletip.

[Troy F]

That is an anenomea majano!!! Devilish creature. They reproduce like aiptaisia, but not much eats them.

A big LFS in cleveland had a plague of them in a 750 display tank. They tried peppermint shrimp, copper bands and several other butterflys. On the advice of a customer, they introduced a large emporer angel, and lo and behold, it chowed down!! Unfortunately, this is not a practical solution for most of us!

Also, rumor has it that Alf Nilsen completely dismantled and re-assembled his huge reef tank (the one pictured in TRA) out of frustration trying to get rid of these things.

They are meatier than aiptasia, and are easier to pluck off of a rock with a dull knife of plastic scraper, and usually won't grow back.

Bottom line.... Get rid of it now, while ther is only one!!

This was posted on reefcentral in Ron's forum, (I took the liberty of posting for you), by Adam and Ron.

Good Luck.

[smokinreefer]

DOH!
hey troy, have you seen these in person before. i often see pieces of LR that have several small anenomes like the one above, except a dark green in color. ive always assumed they were small e.quads. could these be one in the same? and i almost bought that rock too [img]images/smiles/icon_eek.gif[/img]

[Troy F]

Nope, haven't seen them in person and do not know if they have colour morphs.

The reason I posted on reefcentral is because finding an E.quad hitchhiker seemed a little too good to be true. Adam is an experienced reefer and y'all know Ron's track record. I just wanted you to have the best information, what you choose to do with it is up to you. If they were enough of a pest for Alf to tear down his aquarium then I'd be cautious.

I think if there are additional questions on the subject that you should go to the source. My nickname is Green Lantern, go to the post I started called, "Need ID" and ask away.

[DJ88]

Adam..

I had two in my 90 a while ago and asked the same question of DR Ron.. His reply was the same.. Get it out..

If it was me I woudln't take the chance. If it is wandering it will come in contact with something or another at one point. And my bet will be on that little bugger winning the stinging war.

But that is my thoughts on it.

Pretty? or Plague? your choice...

[ 30 November 2001: Message edited by: DJ88 ]

[One_Divided]

All of these Adam names are confusing me! lol

Alright, thanks Troy! He's comin out then.. Not sure what I'll do with it, but I'll figure it out..

[Silverfish]

Small frying pan, medium heat, olive oil, and minced garlic... delicious! [img]images/smiles/icon_eek.gif[/img] [img]images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif[/img]

[Troy F]

Bruce, you been hanging out with Horge?