Is this a zoanthid??

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  1. dixiedog

    dixiedog Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Bear with me, my tank is only 24 hours old and this is the first life I've seen! Sorry for the fuzzy pic ...

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    dixiedog, Feb 13, 2009
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  2. Perculator

    Perculator Feather Duster

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    yes, that looks like a zoa, but there are a couple other types of coral that look just like that as well. Ill wait for the more experienced reefers to answer. But good find!! Very nice freebie!
     
    Perculator, Feb 13, 2009
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  3. yeager003

    yeager003 Bristle Worm

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    It appears to be either a zoanthid, or a palythoa
     
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  4. PackLeader

    PackLeader Giant Squid

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    +1. They are pretty much the same thing. Actually, you cant be 100% certain without a DNA test ;)
    Care would be the same for both. Good score
     
    PackLeader, Feb 13, 2009
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  5. LCP136

    LCP136 Sailfin Tang

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    I'd say zoa.
     
    LCP136, Feb 13, 2009
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  6. dixiedog

    dixiedog Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Well, sweet! What should I do, if anything, to care for this lil guy while the tank is cycling? I can tell he really digs the light, but I'm trying to keep the light to a minimum, to prevent algae.

    Any suggestions?

    Thanks!
     
    dixiedog, Feb 14, 2009
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