ID Please !

hma · 12-10-2007, 11:28 AM

Today I have to ask once for your assistance. I search the ID for the animal shown in the pictures below. At first only a polyp from approx. 2,5-3cm (o.9 - 1.2 " diameter) had formed. In the meantime, however after 5 months, these are 14 polyps to see how in the picture, they do not stand together. Because the animal "walks" also I suppose rather an anemone than one coral. The polyps do not grow further, are full-grown or adult animals. Disc anemones of this size are not known to me. They do appearance in possibly like Acanthastrea or very small Scolymnia.

lcstorc · 12-10-2007, 11:31 AM

I have no idea, but they are pretty.

michael_cb_125 · 12-10-2007, 11:35 AM

Have you tried feeding them. If so how do they react?

hma · 12-10-2007, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by lcstorc

I have no idea, but they are pretty.

They have wonderful colours Lynn, deep dark green and purple. Unfortunately, my two pictures are very bad. I had to do them from the moved water surface. I am ashamed

AQTCJAK · 12-10-2007, 11:43 AM

Possibly a type of Manjo Anenome?

hma · 12-10-2007, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by michael_cb_125

Have you tried feeding them. If so how do they react?

Hi Michael,

yes i have tried to feed them with zoo- and phytoplankton .... nothing react. I think the animal lives from zooxanthellen. This allows to think again rather on a coral as to treat as an anemone. I have put the request around ID also in Australia and Europe, am stretched very much on the answers.

michael_cb_125 · 12-10-2007, 11:55 AM

I agree with you about the feeding response. If they were anemones I would think that they would "grab" the food.

hma · 12-10-2007, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by AQTCJAK

Possibly a type of Manjo Anenome?

This is a possibility Jack, but they sting not at all.

Dentoid · 12-10-2007, 12:06 PM

Looks like a species of Ricordea yuma. Not your typical photography quality though!

See what happens when you're perfect, we expect it at all time!:LOL

tippMANn98 · 12-10-2007, 12:07 PM

they look like Rock/Flower anemones...very common down here in FL, the gulf of mexico, and carribbean...

Frankie · 12-10-2007, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by tippMANn98

they look like Rock/Flower anemones...very common down here in FL, the gulf of mexico, and carribbean...

Dito...

mps9506 · 12-10-2007, 12:21 PM

Stichodactyla tapetum?

tippMANn98 · 12-10-2007, 12:32 PM

Epicystis crucifer-Rock Anemone, they come in a vast array of colors...many different sizes.. Normally they bury their foot in the sand, but occasionally attach to LR, passive anemone...needs to be fed meaty foods like all anems

Dentoid · 12-10-2007, 12:32 PM

I think you hit the nail on the head Mike! With a better picture, I'll be that is what it is!

mps9506 · 12-10-2007, 12:36 PM

Heinz try this for comparison:
Copper zoanthids

That is photo of one of Melev's Stichodactyla tapetum specimens. His have multiplied rapidly as well. I haven't kept them or seen them in person myself so can't say much about them. They are becoming kinda trendy over here though.

12-10-2007, 11:28 AM	#1 (permalink)
hma Golden Moray Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Frankfurt, Germany Posts: 2,177 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	ID Please ! Today I have to ask once for your assistance. I search the ID for the animal shown in the pictures below. At first only a polyp from approx. 2,5-3cm (o.9 - 1.2 " diameter) had formed. In the meantime, however after 5 months, these are 14 polyps to see how in the picture, they do not stand together. Because the animal "walks" also I suppose rather an anemone than one coral. The polyps do not grow further, are full-grown or adult animals. Disc anemones of this size are not known to me. They do appearance in possibly like Acanthastrea or very small Scolymnia. __________________ Heinz Luck is a good health and a bad memory (Albert Schweitzer) Balling Method : Balling +Plus Video : Centropyge potteri Tools : Balling Calculator My Chronicle and ReefDreams HM-Aquarium Photo Calendar 2008 "IF SHARKS DIE, THE SEA DIES"

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michael_cb_125 Manta Ray Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Charlotte,NC Posts: 3,555 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: ID Please ! I agree with you about the feeding response. If they were anemones I would think that they would "grab" the food. __________________ Owner of an Elos System 70 Now I have a jealous girlfriend!!! HaHa

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Dentoid Over Achiever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 10,258 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: ID Please ! Looks like a species of Ricordea yuma. Not your typical photography quality though! See what happens when you're perfect, we expect it at all time!:LOL __________________ Scott Dentoid's Reeforama

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mps9506 Totally stoked dude Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 7,518 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: ID Please ! Stichodactyla tapetum? __________________ Mike "The Bandwith Bandit" Help Build Reefpedia Premium Membership Available! Support Reef Sanctuary Sponsors

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tippMANn98 Has been struck by the ban stick Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New Port Richey, FL Posts: 2,705 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: ID Please ! Epicystis crucifer-Rock Anemone, they come in a vast array of colors...many different sizes.. Normally they bury their foot in the sand, but occasionally attach to LR, passive anemone...needs to be fed meaty foods like all anems

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Dentoid Over Achiever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 10,258 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: ID Please ! I think you hit the nail on the head Mike! With a better picture, I'll be that is what it is! __________________ Scott Dentoid's Reeforama

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mps9506 Totally stoked dude Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 7,518 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: ID Please ! Heinz try this for comparison: Copper zoanthids That is photo of one of Melev's Stichodactyla tapetum specimens. His have multiplied rapidly as well. I haven't kept them or seen them in person myself so can't say much about them. They are becoming kinda trendy over here though. __________________ Mike "The Bandwith Bandit" Help Build Reefpedia Premium Membership Available! Support Reef Sanctuary Sponsors

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