Is this Aiptasia?

Discussion in 'ID This!' started by Nightstick, May 12, 2009.

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  1. Nightstick

    Nightstick Purple Spiny Lobster

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    Please ID this and suggest removal please, that is if this is truly aiptasia!

    Thanks

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    Nightstick, May 12, 2009
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  2. ReefSparky

    ReefSparky Super Moderator

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    Looks like a button polyp (palythoa) to me. :)

    If so, it's nothing to worry about. It's a coral we usually buy.
     
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  3. Lady_Bobo

    Lady_Bobo Fire Worm

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    it is kind of difficult to see...
    Nice thumb though!;D
     
    Lady_Bobo, May 12, 2009
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  4. amcarrig

    amcarrig Super Moderator

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    Agreed. Definitely a button polyp.
     
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  5. trelane

    trelane Peppermint Shrimp

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    also concur, not aiptaisa
     
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  7. Nightstick

    Nightstick Purple Spiny Lobster

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    Thanks guys I will update a picture in a week or so and the true verdict will come out!
     
    Nightstick, May 12, 2009
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