Purple Bumps on live rock

Discussion in 'Live Rock' started by allenmay8, Jan 14, 2011.

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  1. bvb-etf-luva

    bvb-etf-luva Banned

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    so if these are indeed star polyps then once they acclimate they should open up fine. this is what they look like open

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    the ones in the middle are the star polyps
     
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  2. allenmay8

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    sweet! Thanks for the help!
     
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  3. aquariaman

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    Yes indeed! Star polyps!! LUCKY!! :p
     
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  4. bvb-etf-luva

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    very lucky indeed they are quite pricey at that size
     
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  5. aquariaman

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    Heck ya! 1 inch= $10 at my LFS. If your lucky :p
     
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  6. allenmay8

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    IF they are still alive :-/

    I took a powerhead to it and there was a good amount of debris coming off of it. Hopefully this does not mean it is dead. It has been in my tank for a good 5 days now. I am crossing my fingers!
     
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  7. bvb-etf-luva

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    usually they dont open till a few weeks after introduction so dont worry
     
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