165g Zoanthid Dominated Reef- Upgrade fast approaching. PHOTOS

[Chowder]

Don't think those are Magicians. Look definetly like a Zoa , a very nice one at that. Also don't reca;; anything likre that on Zoa Id.


Chris

[Zoaelite]

I'm stumped for an ID also, maybe its time to make up a name . Got a few new corals and a lambouti wrasse on sale today.

New actinic shots:

[Skimmerking]

Show Off Just Kidding man , looking very sweet

[Zoaelite]

Thanks Mike.

I have a serious problem when it comes to moving everything around, I think I like this new scape so I have a New Years resolution to not move it. I have decided to remove most of my remaining LPS and go back to the twigs (My Red Planet just looks so loonnlleeyyyyy ).

FTS:


Anyone any an ID on this nem, the store didn't know for sure.


Some randoms:

[Myka]

Pssst! Regarding those sweet new Zoas, you mention size in relation to Paly vs Zoa - that is not a reliable way to ID. Easiest way to ID is texture, Palys feel like fine sandpaper, and Zoas will be smooth. Either way, nice Zoas!

Oh, and Flower Anemone or close relative?

[Zoaelite]

Originally Posted by Myka

Pssst! Regarding those sweet new Zoas, you mention size in relation to Paly vs Zoa - that is not a reliable way to ID. Easiest way to ID is texture, Palys feel like fine sandpaper, and Zoas will be smooth. Either way, nice Zoas!

Oh, and Flower Anemone or close relative?

True but I have seen real Magician palys before and they are about 4 times the size, I would make the argument that most palys are larger than most zoa species but there is allot of variation out there. I can't think of a single paly/ proto paly that is smaller than my largest zoa, any in your tank?

I can't find any comparable photos of a Red Flower Anemone on google, the tenticals look a fair bit different than everything out there.

[Delphinus]

Wow, whatever it is, it's nifty, I like it. Was that the only one?

[Myka]

Originally Posted by zoaElite

True but I have seen real Magician palys before and they are about 4 times the size, I would make the argument that most palys are larger than most zoa species but there is allot of variation out there. I can't think of a single paly/ proto paly that is smaller than my largest zoa, any in your tank?

I'm not saying your Zoas are Magicians, I don't think they are. I do have a mini colony of small Palys. I don't know the name of them...they are dark with white speckles all over them.

Originally Posted by zoaElite

I can't find any comparable photos of a Red Flower Anemone on google, the tenticals look a fair bit different than everything out there.

Try leaving out the red part. Flower Anemones come in many colors, and depending on specie they can look different. That's my best guess, but there's a lot of weird nems out there. Have you touched it? Is it sticky? Did you get a palpable sting? I don't condone touching an unknown nem, though I would do it.

It stings? Ooooo, lemme try! That's how I got stung by a Pacific Sea Nettle. They are the only Jellyfish in ocean near Vancouver Island that actually sting...not that I'd know.

[Carrera75]

Anyone any an ID on this nem, the store didn't know for sure.



I don't think that's a Rock flower anemone but who cares if it is not because it looks great. Here are a few pics of my Red Rock Flower anemones

[Myka]

Sweet nems!