Anemone

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  1. beckyw

    beckyw Plankton

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    Hi There,

    I was hoping someone could help me.

    I started my marine tank Dec 2009. When I put some live rock and saw that little critters were present I was ecstatic!! The Glass anemones looked fab and I was disappointed when told that these would have to go by my lfs (how much have i learned since then!!)

    one of the "hitch hikers" was a rather cute looking "coral"

    This little guy slowly grew over around 14 Months - very pleased with my little freebie. I came home one day, looked in my tank and then there were 2! I kept a closer eye after this and, sure enough it decided to split again - 3 large ones remaining!

    I had asked my lfs about this and they believed that it was a coral, until i took a photo in today! She is now concerned that she can not identify this. It eats brine shrimp and she has said that it could potentially be a threat to my fish.

    If anyone canID this anemone I would appreciate it.

    Regards

    Becky
     

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  2. beckyw

    beckyw Plankton

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    Hi again,

    Following war and peace i had another look around and think i have answered my own question. Think this is a Majano Anemone - a repeat of my glass anemone love affair - yay!

    Becky
     
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  3. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    Welcome to 3reef Becky.

    I believe you answered your own question, I was going to go with majano as well, but I need a size ratio for comparison.
     
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  4. tank1970

    tank1970 Bubble Tip Anemone

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    Really a majano? I must admit I have never seen one like that. Very interesting - how big are they? Almost look like a mutant toadstool LOL
     
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  5. beckyw

    beckyw Plankton

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    Hi,

    Thanx foe the repys. they are about 3cm tall and 1.5 across! got up this morning to find they have split again!! Removal day today!!!!

    Becky
     
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    loneracer05 Clown Trigger

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    O boy good luck
     
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    Cjiggajess Bristle Worm

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    Of course the bad stuff multiplies like crazy! Too bad its kind cool looking
     
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  8. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    I have seen some really beautiful majano. Ones that resemble silver dollar sized green BTA and rose BTA. In fact we were once joking about starting a Majano farm they were so pretty. But they spread and killed corals, kind of lost the attraction after that.

    With that said, when I had my first tank back in the 1980's, I was amazed and very pleased to be growing aiptasia and hydroids.
     
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  9. beckyw

    beckyw Plankton

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    lol - glad i'm not alone in my innocent joy!

    Pretty as they are they are now gone! Thanx again for all of the help and advice!
     
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