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FAQs on Anemone Identification 23
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Anemone ID (not) 11/10/08
Hi dear,
<<Greetings>>
I will not take much of your time.
<<Okay>>
Can you please confirm the name of my anemone? Its picture is attached.
<<I see the picture… And this isn't an Anemone… What you have here is a
Euphyllid. This looks like Euphyllia divisa to me (Frogspawn Coral). See here:
http://www.wetwebmedia.com/caryoeuph2.htm >>
Secondly what is the way to find his mouth?
<<Mmm, probably not easy to do as any manipulation of the tentacles will cause
the animal to retract. But no worries, provide small meaty fare like mysis
shrimp, diced clam, Cyclops-Eeze, etc. and the coral will do the rest>>
I'll be highly obliged.
Regards,
Abdul Hadi Dar
<<Happy to share. EricR>>
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<<Hehe... um, yeah, NOT an anemone!...even better, a nice Euphyllid.
-Sara M.>> |
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Requested ID of hitchhiker 11/5/08
Hello Crew,
<Dow.>
I had a small critter hitchhiker into my aquarium with some snails that
I bought a few months back. Initially, I thought it was a polyp of some
kind but now after watching it move all over the aquarium looking for a
decent home, I'm afraid that it may be an Aiptasia anemone.
<Me too.>
Attached please find a photo of this guy. It was initially about half
the size of a dime, but as you can see it has grown. It's now about 1
1/2 inches tall when it's fully extended. Having had a marine aquarium
set up for about seven years, you'd think I could id one of these little
beasties by now, but to be honest, it's been so long since I've been
plagued by them that I'm a little confused. Specifically, what bothers
me about this guy is the spotted trunk on it. As I recall, the aptasia
that I had years back didn't look like this.
<Some do, some don't. Seven species in the family.>
Hopefully, you can tell me for sure, so I can either get rid of it
before it starts throwing off little ones, or sit back and enjoy a cool
looking (if very mobile) new resident.
<Mobility being an issue with all anemones in a mixed reef.>
Thanks,
Dow Mathis
Boerne, TX
<Welcome, Scott V.>
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Hitch Hiker ID 9/18/08
Hi all,
I find
myself yet again relying on the expertise of you guys for an ID. This
was found as a hitch hiker on some LR,
it appears to be some sort of
anemone but I am not sure.
<Agreed>
My best guess was either a
waratah anemone, (although I am skeptical of that because it's a cold
water species). Or possibly a Cladactella manni, Hawaiian Maroon Anemone
or Manns Anemone as I have found many different names for this species.
Well that is my best guess but as always I rely on the pros to
positively identify this. Heck it may not even be an anemone at all,
Lol.
Thanks in advance.
Joe Brillon
<I do think you may have a
Cladactella manni. Bob Fenner>
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Identify Anemone please... reading
8/9/08
I purchased this Sea Anemone 3 weeks ago
<... and you didn't investigate its needs even up to identifying it to
species...>
and it has moved itself out of the sand and to a lying position on top
of the sand. It has anchored it's base to a piece of life rock.
<...>
I feed it Mysis Shrimp 2 times a week as instructed.
<...>
Just recently it has produced this stringy substance around it's base.
Not sure what that is or why it's happened. If you will notice in the
picture it has thin spots in the tentacles. I have a 29 gallon
<... much too small>
tank with bio wheel filter, sea clone 100 skimmer. I have 30-35
substrate and 30 lbs life rock. 1 clown, 1 green (I forget the name)
fish, 2 skunk shrimp and several hermits and snails. Water parameters
are perfect.
<Oh, that's good... this is meant to be sarcastic, like a blenny>
T5 lighting system. Not sure what else you need to know.
<Am very sure what you need to>
I guess I just need a little guidance and the local store doesn't really
seem to care after they get your money.
<And apparently you don't mind abetting this practice>
What type of anemone do I have and what is the stringy stuff. What
should I do?
Thanks for your time,
Nikki Perry
<... this is a Heteractis malu... you should read:
http://wetwebmedia.com/marine/inverts/cnidaria/anthozoa/anemones.htm
and the linked files above. Bob Fenner> |
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Re: Identify Anemone please 8/9/08
I want to thank you Bob for your help. Not sure why all the
sarcastic comments.
<Part of my discretion... how bout jou?>
Yes, I am one of those that thought I would be getting some guidance
from the store, but this was not the case.
<Bingo>
I've tried to get as much info after the fact but had no idea what it
was called. Store again would not help me.
<Vote with your dollars, feet>
I'm very thankful that I've found your site and will continue research
before I purchase anything again. I'm still unsure of the stringy, slimy
stuff.
<"Natural"... do you use this adverb excessively as well?>
From the pic does it look as if it is ok? What do you suggest for
feeding, or am I using a good product?
Thanks again,
Nikki Perry
<Keep reading. B>
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Anemone (?) ID – 07/28/08
Hi,
<Hello Thierry.>
I got a couple of these things a few months ago from my LFS. They looked
interesting with the bright colored vesicles. I now realize they are
pests. They are 1'' across, reproduce quite fast, attach strongly to
rocks and regrow when cut. They are all over the tank, including on the
branches of corals such as Caulastrea and Euphyllia, they seem to like
well illuminated areas.
They are quite stingy, I brushed against one of them while moving
another coral and got a rash on my arm which lasted for over a month.
So much for the description, here are my questions :
- What are they ? My LFS couldn't tell me and I was unsuccessful
Googling them.
<From picture and description I believe they are a Thalassianthus
species.>
- How do I best get rid of them ? (I hate killing anything, but I do
have to make some choices).
<Careful (!) injection of boiling water, muriatic acid or sodium
hydroxide solution as described at
http://www.wetwebmedia.com/ca/cav1i3/aiptasia_impressions/aiptaisia_impressions.htm
under “other chemicals”. Don’t kill too many at the same time and always
filter with carbon and also watch the pH when using pH changing
substances. There are possible predators like butterfly fishes, angels
and filefishes, but they can be rather individualistic and might or
might not work, some potentially also eat other desired sessile
invertebrates.>
Thank you in advance for your help.
<A small side note: I searched them for quite a while and have them for
half a year in a low light former fish tank, where they don’t multiply
often at all and don’t show that much green color. I think they are well
suited for such tanks, but maybe not so for a reef tank with stony
corals and strong illumination. Possibly some fellow marine aquarists
with mostly FOWLR tanks might be happy with some of yours.>
Kind regards. Thierry.
<Good luck with getting rid of them. Marco.>
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Re: Anemone (?) ID – 07/29/08
Hello Marco,
<Hi Thierry.>
Thanks a lot for replying so quickly.
<You are welcome.>
I'll try and find someone interested in them. That would definitely be
better than just killing it.
<Very good.>
Maybe I'll save a couple and try and keep it under control. They are
indeed interesting.
<Oh yes, they are, though little is known about them.
Kind regards
Thierry
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Unidentified Anemone 7/3/08
Hi How are you today?
<Fine thus far thanks>
I bought some beautiful Live Rock yesterday, got it all set up in my
tank. The man told me there is all kinds of good stuff growing on and in
the rock. There are tons of stars and clams, upon further inspection I
find a neat little thing I am guessing is an Anemone.
<Appears to be so>
I am enclosing a picture in hopes that maybe you can tell me. I scoured
the internet for hours trying to find one that resembles it, I cannot. I
hope someone there knows. Thanks a ton. Jessica
<Need a "better" pic... more resolution, lighting... perhaps a "rock
anemone" (Epicystis)... Bob Fenner>
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Glass anemone? Aiptasia? 07/02/08
hi - just wondering if you thought this was aiptasia?
<It looks like it to me.>
I know the angle is tough but I could take another photo if need be...
http://spial.org/photos/20080701-3.jpg
So far I only have this "one" anemone in the tank that I can find. I
have a peppermint shrimp in my 29 gallon tank - perhaps that one little
shrimp (I got a small shrimp under the guise it might live longer than
one that is big and halfway through its life) is taking care of new
anemones and they never get off the ground.
<The Aiptasia will thrive, I assure you! ;-)>
For a 29 gallon tank would 1 shrimp suffice?
<For killing the Aiptasia, I would not rely on the shrimp. Do try to
kill it yourself (with Kalk paste or lemon juice or whatever works).
Please see:
http://www.wetwebmedia.com/marine/inverts/cnidaria/anthozoa/aiptasia/aiptasia.htm>
I'd rather not have the shrimp eating up my corals.
<unlikely>
I have 5 tiny blue legged hermit crabs and 1 red legged hermit crab.
My tank is roughly 2 months old - my refugium has a very healthy crop of
Chaetomorpha (tripled in size in 1 month) - there's some fine hairs of
algae clinging to the back glass of the tank but mostly just single
strands about an inch long. I'm hoping that the Chaetomorpha will starve
out the algae over time. I have no fish and the only thing that goes
into the tank is water.
I have considered trying to find some Berghia but the perils of shipping
these things during the hot summer months
<not worth it for just a few Aiptasia>
makes me think twice - but living in Boston the cold winters probably
aren't so great
for them either. Do you think I should pursue Berghia or just let the
peppermint shrimp patrol the waters and get Berghia if I suffer an
outbreak of aiptasia?
<If you just have this one (or possible a couple/few) of these things, I
would first try simply killing them yourself before resorting to more
drastic measures.>
thanks,
Jason
<De nada,
Sara M.>
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A very nice pic. RMF |
Help Id'ing a
Carpet Anemone... using WWM
6/16/08
Hey Crew,
<LB...>
I was hoping you could help alleviate some concerns for me. I was given
a Carpet anemone recently, but, I am not sure what kind. I am a little
concerned it may be an Atlantic Carpet. My Clownfish haven't paid much
attention to it yet, as it has only been a week, but I have read that
the "Atlantic carpet" will eat them if they get too close (along with
anything else).
I have attached a picture. It isn't the best quality, but, hopefully you
can get the idea. Although you can't tell by the picture, the anemone
has a green "glow" to it.
Thank you so much!
<Uhh... is a Haddon's... Read:
http://wetwebmedia.com/marine/inverts/cnidaria/anthozoa/anemones.htm
BobF> |
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Anemone ID please 06/15/08
Hello!
<Hallo Linda!>
I've been coming here as the final say for a few years now and here's
one for ya! Y'all will be the final say on what type of anemone this is.
I say LTA/corkscrew my friend says rock/flower. Help, Please. This is
turning into an all out war. LOL.. I'm sorry, I couldn't attach it, I
had to insert into the email.
<Sorry to say we aren't equipped to take inserted images. Any way you
can attach it? I'm afraid my answer would be very arbitrary without an
image!>
How do I find out if you have answered this question?
<With a personal response in your email inbox!>
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!
<No problem, try and send us that picture as an attachment!>
Linda
<Benjamin>
Re: Anemone ID
without Image - 6/14/08 6/16/08
Hey Benjamin!
<Linda>
Thanks so much, for the VERY quick reply!
<30 minutes, or the pizza is free....wait, wrong job!>
I figured it out and I've attached the picture. I hope you can see it.
<Loud and clear! Looks to me like you have a splendid specimen there, I
would guess a Macrodactyla spp. or perhaps a Heteractis crispa or
aurora- although the absence of tentacles on the oral disc is a bit
flummoxing. Anemones are awfully hard to identify, and taking them to
the species level is best left to experts. The term 'rock anemone' is a
fair colloquialism used to describe anemones of several families, as
well as those that may come with live rock or corals hidden behind. This
anemone, however, is possessing a large enough column and foot that I
think we can safely put it in one of the specific groups of anemones
above mentioned.>
Linda
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