Live Rock Hitchhiker

ludachris · 06-06-2007, 05:45 PM

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Any idea what this organizim is? Its about the size of a dime (for the Europeans out there like myself about the size of a 0.5 euro). The picture was taken when the organizim was stuck on the aquarium wall. Is "base" is pinkis, transparent and its "top" is white with small round bumps.

Thanks in advance

blue_eyes53813 · 06-06-2007, 05:49 PM

Ive seen pictures of them before on here as hitchhikers, I cant recall the name of them , some sort of anemone. Very nice looking . How much lighting do you have?

ludachris · 06-06-2007, 06:22 PM

Don't have lights installed yet, I'm still cycling my tank its been running for 39 days.

woolfe · 06-06-2007, 07:10 PM

rock/flower anemone maybe?

vdituri · 06-06-2007, 08:01 PM

Almost looks like a transparent hairy mushroom as well.

BoomerD · 06-06-2007, 11:04 PM

I'm suspecting that to be one of the "mini-carpet anemones, Stichodactyla tapetum.

Scroll down to see some good pics of healthy specimens.
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ludachris · 06-07-2007, 02:58 AM

Thanks everyone.

I forgot to mention that the one pictured above is the first one I saw. About 12 days later I saw 2 more but were much smaller

blue_eyes53813 · 06-07-2007, 08:06 AM

Im wondering if they are searching for light or the water cycle is bothering them..??? i hope they make it.

ludachris · 06-07-2007, 08:15 AM

You might be correct. My setup is some ligth (not direct) from a window in the room and the tend to be near the most lit part of the aquaium. They are quite mobile.

ludachris · 06-10-2007, 01:23 PM

I would like to thank everyone for their time and input.

Thak you

06-06-2007, 05:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
ludachris Midas Blenny Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Athens, Greece Posts: 103 View Gallery Karma Komment	Live Rock Hitchhiker [IMG][/IMG] Any idea what this organizim is? Its about the size of a dime (for the Europeans out there like myself about the size of a 0.5 euro). The picture was taken when the organizim was stuck on the aquarium wall. Is "base" is pinkis, transparent and its "top" is white with small round bumps. Thanks in advance

06-06-2007, 05:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
blue_eyes53813 Hey!Its not my fault Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lancaster, Wisconsin Posts: 6,935 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Live Rock Hitchhiker Ive seen pictures of them before on here as hitchhikers, I cant recall the name of them , some sort of anemone. Very nice looking . How much lighting do you have? __________________ 265 Gallon Reef built into basement wall. Lighting = 6x250 watts MH, 2x96 watt PC ,and 2x140 watt VHO for a total watt of 1,972 watts . New addition on 4-14-07 of 100 gallon sump and 100 gallon refugium. I think I have lost my mind. Gotta love this hobby Vicki Life is like a pathway of untrodden snow. Be careful how you step in it for every mark will show Definition of FRIENDSHIP: All lives touch other lives to create something new and alive My tank chronicles. http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...wall-reef.html

06-06-2007, 06:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
ludachris Midas Blenny Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Athens, Greece Posts: 103 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Live Rock Hitchhiker Don't have lights installed yet, I'm still cycling my tank its been running for 39 days.

06-06-2007, 07:10 PM	#4 (permalink)
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06-06-2007, 08:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
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06-06-2007, 11:04 PM	#6 (permalink)
BoomerD Reef Shark Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northern California Posts: 5,637 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Live Rock Hitchhiker I'm suspecting that to be one of the "mini-carpet anemones, Stichodactyla tapetum. Scroll down to see some good pics of healthy specimens. Tank of the Month - April 2006 - Reefkeeping.com __________________ Intelligence is not knowing all the answers, but knowing where and how to find them! www.google.com

06-07-2007, 02:58 AM	#7 (permalink)
ludachris Midas Blenny Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Athens, Greece Posts: 103 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Live Rock Hitchhiker Thanks everyone. I forgot to mention that the one pictured above is the first one I saw. About 12 days later I saw 2 more but were much smaller

06-07-2007, 08:06 AM	#8 (permalink)
blue_eyes53813 Hey!Its not my fault Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lancaster, Wisconsin Posts: 6,935 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Live Rock Hitchhiker Im wondering if they are searching for light or the water cycle is bothering them..??? i hope they make it. __________________ 265 Gallon Reef built into basement wall. Lighting = 6x250 watts MH, 2x96 watt PC ,and 2x140 watt VHO for a total watt of 1,972 watts . New addition on 4-14-07 of 100 gallon sump and 100 gallon refugium. I think I have lost my mind. Gotta love this hobby Vicki Life is like a pathway of untrodden snow. Be careful how you step in it for every mark will show Definition of FRIENDSHIP: All lives touch other lives to create something new and alive My tank chronicles. http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...wall-reef.html

06-07-2007, 08:15 AM	#9 (permalink)
ludachris Midas Blenny Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Athens, Greece Posts: 103 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Live Rock Hitchhiker You might be correct. My setup is some ligth (not direct) from a window in the room and the tend to be near the most lit part of the aquaium. They are quite mobile.

06-10-2007, 01:23 PM	#10 (permalink)
ludachris Midas Blenny Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Athens, Greece Posts: 103 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Live Rock Hitchhiker I would like to thank everyone for their time and input. Thak you

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