Small Shape shifting Anenome?!?!

Discussion in 'ID This!' started by ser_renely, Jul 9, 2008.

to remove this notice and enjoy 3reef content with less ads. 3reef membership is free.

  1. ser_renely

    ser_renely Bristle Worm

    Joined:
    Feb 13, 2008
    Messages:
    140
    Ok, gonna sound crazy, but I have what looks to be an anemone. it has two forms, day and night form. during the day it looks like this...

    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]


    At night I have not gotten a good pic, but it looks like aiptisia.

    Anyone have a clue? IT is mobile, and the size of a quarter in its day form.


    ohhh, and I am not crazy it really does this!
     
    ser_renely, Jul 9, 2008
    ser_renely, Jul 9, 2008
    #1

    2. Click Here!

  2. wastemanagement

    wastemanagement Eyelash Blennie

    Joined:
    Sep 9, 2007
    Messages:
    1,252
    Location:
    Quebec City
    hard to tell from your pics, but id be wary if you think it is apstisia
     
    wastemanagement, Jul 9, 2008
    wastemanagement, Jul 9, 2008
    #2
  3. ser_renely

    ser_renely Bristle Worm

    Joined:
    Feb 13, 2008
    Messages:
    140
    Better image, day form.
    [​IMG]
     
    ser_renely, Jul 11, 2008
    ser_renely, Jul 11, 2008
    #3
  4. coral reefer

    coral reefer Giant Squid

    Joined:
    Jan 9, 2006
    Messages:
    4,860
    Location:
    Wonderland
    mojano anemone from the looks of it! I can't get the picture to upload...
     
    coral reefer, Jul 11, 2008
    coral reefer, Jul 11, 2008
    #4
  5. ser_renely

    ser_renely Bristle Worm

    Joined:
    Feb 13, 2008
    Messages:
    140
    hmmm, silly imageshack....worked for me, maybe they barfed.

    Are they bad?


    ty
     
    ser_renely, Jul 11, 2008
    ser_renely, Jul 11, 2008
    #5
  6. coral reefer

    coral reefer Giant Squid

    Joined:
    Jan 9, 2006
    Messages:
    4,860
    Location:
    Wonderland
    Yes, as are aiptasia if not kept under control!!!!!!!!!!Can inflict damage to corals etc. that they come in contact with. They are also prolific growers and spread rapidly! Easy to keep as well...
     
    coral reefer, Jul 11, 2008
    coral reefer, Jul 11, 2008
    #6

    7. Click Here!

  7. ser_renely

    ser_renely Bristle Worm

    Joined:
    Feb 13, 2008
    Messages:
    140
    Ahhhh, makes sense, at night it looks exactly like aiptasia. I guess time for lemon juice?


    thank you, again.
     
    ser_renely, Jul 11, 2008
    ser_renely, Jul 11, 2008
    #7
  8. coral reefer

    coral reefer Giant Squid

    Joined:
    Jan 9, 2006
    Messages:
    4,860
    Location:
    Wonderland
    Lemon or lime juice, vinegar(acetic acid), Joe's juice and Kalkwasser paste mixture work wonders.
    Prevention is the best cure for pest anemones!
    Your quite welcome!
    Good luck!
     
    coral reefer, Jul 11, 2008
    coral reefer, Jul 11, 2008
    #8
  9. cannedmulder

    cannedmulder Teardrop Maxima Clam

    Joined:
    Jun 11, 2008
    Messages:
    800
    Location:
    Redmond OR
    What do you do with lemon or lime juice?
     
    cannedmulder, Jul 12, 2008
    cannedmulder, Jul 12, 2008
    #9
  10. coral reefer

    coral reefer Giant Squid

    Joined:
    Jan 9, 2006
    Messages:
    4,860
    Location:
    Wonderland
    Inject it through the mouth of the anemone and it kills them for the most part!
     
    coral reefer, Jul 12, 2008
    coral reefer, Jul 12, 2008
    #10