found some hitchhikers

Discussion in 'ID This!' started by Los1980, Mar 10, 2011.

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  1. Los1980

    Los1980 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    THese guys were on my leather that I bought 2 weeks ago. What do these guys look like shrooms?

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    Los1980, Mar 10, 2011
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  2. trapstar991

    trapstar991 Feather Duster

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    had these before never caused an issue but never got properly id'd my bi color angel eats everything with live rock hitch hikers never touched corals though
     
    trapstar991, Mar 10, 2011
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  3. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Not mushrooms, most likely zoanthids.
     
    2in10, Mar 10, 2011
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  4. SushiGirl

    SushiGirl Barracuda

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    Look like bleached zoas to me.
     
    SushiGirl, Mar 10, 2011
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  5. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    It is a dry heat, yeah right !
    +1, they just look like they have not had good lighting for awhile and somewhat bleached.
     
    Corailline, Mar 10, 2011
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  6. Los1980

    Los1980 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    I never knew they were on there! They probably bleached because they were practically covered by a piece of LR. Let's hope they recover now that I have them exposed!
     
    Los1980, Mar 10, 2011
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