What Are These Things!

Discussion in 'ID This!' started by Baraspatch, Jan 27, 2013.

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

  1. Baraspatch

    Baraspatch Astrea Snail

    Joined:
    Jan 25, 2013
    Messages:
    58
    Location:
    Perth, Western Australia
    Today I was staring at my tank and noticed all these different creatures that I could roughly guess but not really give a secure identification. Are they reef safe and can I keep them or will I have to get rid of them.
    Pic 1: Maybe a mushroom coral?
    Pic 2: A coral of some sort but with tentacles.
    Pic 3: A type of anemone?
    Pic 4: Again, an anemone?
    Really like to find out what they are, hope someone can help. :)
    Also sorry for the bad quality of the pics, it's always hard taking pictures of tiny things from the outside of the tank.
     

    Attached Files:

  2. Click Here!

  3. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

    Joined:
    Aug 6, 2009
    Messages:
    19,258
    Location:
    Sparks, NV
    #1 I agree
    #2 is a coral but the name escapes me for now.
    #3 might be, need to know more about the way the coral is anchored.
    #4 is a chiton if I am seeing it right. It is kind of like a snail and a good member of your clean up crew.

    Try to shoot square on to the glass when taking pictures whenever possible.
     
  4. Baraspatch

    Baraspatch Astrea Snail

    Joined:
    Jan 25, 2013
    Messages:
    58
    Location:
    Perth, Western Australia
    Here's another shot of picture 3, what i think is maybe an anemone.... this one is really really bad but you can just make out the fairly long creamy stalk that it is anchored by.
     

    Attached Files: