ID this hitchhiker... a coral?

Discussion in 'ID This!' started by dewolfe, Dec 5, 2011.

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  1. dewolfe

    dewolfe Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Found this hitchhiker on the plug of some xenia I bought a few months ago. The xenia seems to be moving away from it. It's red with a white mouth and numerous transparent tentacles with white tips... smaller than a dime. Any ideas?

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    dewolfe, Dec 5, 2011
    dewolfe, Dec 5, 2011
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  2. Coastie Reefer

    Coastie Reefer Millepora

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    google strawberry anemone...

    I think I have several in my tank too
     
    Coastie Reefer, Dec 5, 2011
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  3. dewolfe

    dewolfe Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Thanks Coastie! That seems to be it! I guess I'll just keep an eye on it...
     
    dewolfe, Dec 6, 2011
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  4. ingtar_shinowa

    ingtar_shinowa Giant Squid

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    I like them but they can become nuisances.
     
    ingtar_shinowa, Dec 6, 2011
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