Whats this thing..

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  1. bama

    bama Humpback Whale

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    What are the gray/white/black things mixed in with my polyps? They look like little anemones, and are kind of rubbery to the touch.. I hope they arent aiptasia..
    let me know..
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    bama, Jun 25, 2009
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  2. Daniel072

    Daniel072 Giant Squid

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    ur links aren't working
     
    Daniel072, Jun 25, 2009
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  3. bama

    bama Humpback Whale

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    they are for me...
     
    bama, Jun 25, 2009
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  4. trelane

    trelane Peppermint Shrimp

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    Bama: you got me as to what those are. I'd need a better picture. I'm almost thinking bivalve but I just can't say for sure.
     
    trelane, Jun 25, 2009
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  5. mikejrice

    mikejrice 3reef Affiliate

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    No clue but maybe this will help someone ID it for you.
     

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  6. inwall75

    inwall75 Giant Squid

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    I've never seen that before but I'm going to guess some sort of tunicate
     
    inwall75, Jun 26, 2009
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  7. bama

    bama Humpback Whale

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    not a bivalve.. I have no clue.. they feel like a nem but have still have no idea after researching.
     
    bama, Jun 26, 2009
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  8. bbsbliss

    bbsbliss Ritteri Anemone

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  9. Ishymishy77

    Ishymishy77 Peppermint Shrimp

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    looks to me like an unopened polyp
     
    Ishymishy77, Jun 26, 2009
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