candy cane growth

kerry · 06-12-2007, 10:22 AM

Approx. two months ago, this guy started growing near the base of my candy cane. His growth is slow and steady, and the movement of his "flowers" mimics that of a pulsing xenia. Any ideas?

vdituri · 06-12-2007, 10:31 AM

Either pulsing xenia or clove polyps.
Is it one animal like a xenia or more of an encrusting mat(clove polyp).

kerry · 06-12-2007, 10:40 AM

It is one animal, and very symetrical. Every flower has no more, or no less than 8 pedals.

vdituri · 06-12-2007, 10:53 AM

Then most likely a xenia.
I'm no expert by any means, so expect a few others to chime in here.

Great score on the hitchhiker by the way!

corrado007 · 06-12-2007, 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kerry

It is one animal, and very symetrical. Every flower has no more, or no less than 8 pedals.

Sounds like clove polyps to me, they only have 8 "pedals".

Quote:

Originally Posted by Corals a Complete Reference Guide by Julian Sprung

Common Name: clove polyp, glove polyp, waving hand polyp, or anthelia (especially in Germany)
Region: Indonesia, Melanesia, Philippines, Australia
Description: Cylindrical upright stiff tube-like calyces sprout from a common ribbon-like creeping stolon that adheres to the substrate. Anthocodiae can completely retract into the calyces. Tentacles large and feathery with distinct pinnules. More than 40 species described.

Sprung also indicates that on a scale from 1-10, lighting needs are anywhere from 3-9, water flow from 1-9, agressiveness is a 4, and hardiness is a 7.

Here's a pic of my clove polyps, from what I can see in your pic they look the same.

I'm no expert either but I hope that helps, JMHO

Cassette87 · 06-12-2007, 11:31 AM

Looks like a p. xenia to me too.. nice!

Dentoid · 06-12-2007, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by corrado007

Sounds like clove polyps to me, they only have 8 "pedals".

Sprung also indicates that on a scale from 1-10, lighting needs are anywhere from 3-9, water flow from 1-9, agressiveness is a 4, and hardiness is a 7.

Here's a pic of my clove polyps, from what I can see in your pic they look the same.

I'm no expert either but I hope that helps, JMHO

All octocorals have 8 arms!

corrado007 · 06-12-2007, 12:29 PM

Perhaps you guys are right. The more I look at them the more they look like xenias to me too. My wife has some pom pom xenias that look pretty similar. Maybe I need glasses.

tex5620 · 06-12-2007, 12:37 PM

Looks like xenia growing.

Whiskey · 06-12-2007, 01:38 PM

Could it be the larger form of Anthelia? Does it grow in a mat type formation, or a stock type formation?

Whiskey

kerry · 06-14-2007, 11:34 AM

Stock type.

Snelly40 · 06-14-2007, 01:27 PM

looks like pulsing xenia to me!

cheeks69 · 06-14-2007, 05:49 PM

Is it pulsating ? It looks like Clavularia to me.

06-12-2007, 10:22 AM	#1 (permalink)
kerry Bryozoan Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Gunnison, Co. Posts: 45 View Gallery Karma Komment	candy cane growth Approx. two months ago, this guy started growing near the base of my candy cane. His growth is slow and steady, and the movement of his "flowers" mimics that of a pulsing xenia. Any ideas? __________________ Mans greatest adversary is his own damn awkwardness in the center of the crux of his life.

06-12-2007, 10:31 AM	#2 (permalink)
vdituri Excellent Guesser :D Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento California Posts: 5,783 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: candy cane growth Either pulsing xenia or clove polyps. Is it one animal like a xenia or more of an encrusting mat(clove polyp). __________________ Victor ----- People come into our lives for a reason, a season or a lifetime. When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that person. When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend and they are. They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on.

06-12-2007, 10:40 AM	#3 (permalink)
kerry Bryozoan Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Gunnison, Co. Posts: 45 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: candy cane growth It is one animal, and very symetrical. Every flower has no more, or no less than 8 pedals. __________________ Mans greatest adversary is his own damn awkwardness in the center of the crux of his life.

06-12-2007, 10:53 AM	#4 (permalink)
vdituri Excellent Guesser :D Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento California Posts: 5,783 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: candy cane growth Then most likely a xenia. I'm no expert by any means, so expect a few others to chime in here. Great score on the hitchhiker by the way! __________________ Victor ----- People come into our lives for a reason, a season or a lifetime. When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that person. When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend and they are. They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on.

06-12-2007, 11:31 AM	#6 (permalink)
Cassette87 Reef Lobster Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Palos Park, IL Posts: 1,421 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: candy cane growth Looks like a p. xenia to me too.. nice! __________________ Andy My 29 Gallon Reef! My DIY LED Lights Current Status - Work followed by School :Java: - 9/8/08 I'm still around people, just on a sort of "summer-time leave" Feel free to PM or e-mail me for any needs!

06-12-2007, 12:29 PM	#8 (permalink)
corrado007 Plate Coral Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sacramento, Ca. Posts: 728 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: candy cane growth Perhaps you guys are right. The more I look at them the more they look like xenias to me too. My wife has some pom pom xenias that look pretty similar. Maybe I need glasses. __________________ Justin Be the person your dog thinks you are. 90gal mixed reef w/40gal sump/fuge, ATO, NW-200 Skimmer, 2x 250W 10k Reeflux MH & 220W VHO actinics, Koralia #4 & #3, Mag 9.5 return, Aquacontroller jr., LR & LS, and community fish (Yellow Assessor, Orchid Dottyback, Yellow Watchman Goby, paired O clowns, Hippo Tang, 2 Carpenter's Flasher Wrasse, Neon Goby, 1 Baby Chromis, a very small algae blenny, and a Zebra Dartfish. Note: These guys are all small to medium in size) updated 7/31/08 Here's my 90gal Chronicle (Lots of pictures and DIY)

06-12-2007, 12:37 PM	#9 (permalink)
tex5620 Limpet Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 130 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: candy cane growth Looks like xenia growing.

06-12-2007, 01:38 PM	#10 (permalink)
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06-14-2007, 11:34 AM	#11 (permalink)
kerry Bryozoan Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Gunnison, Co. Posts: 45 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: candy cane growth Stock type. __________________ Mans greatest adversary is his own damn awkwardness in the center of the crux of his life.

06-14-2007, 01:27 PM	#12 (permalink)
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06-14-2007, 05:49 PM	#13 (permalink)
cheeks69 Wannabe Guru Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northeast Posts: 7,032 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: candy cane growth Is it pulsating ? It looks like Clavularia to me. __________________ Robert My Cube “A spirit is manifest in the laws of the Universe—a spirit vastly superior to that of man, and one in the face of which we with our modest powers must feel humble.” Albert Einstein

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