Anemone?

tgeiger · 05-18-2004, 09:50 PM

I've notice a few of these in my tank. I believe it's an anemone since the arms are sticky. The tenticles are green with orange bulbs at the end. The base is red, and I can see a mouth in the center. It extends at night and retracts during the day. This one was hiding under the rock until I flipped it over. Oh, and likes to eat flake food.

It doesn't look like any of the aiptasia in my tank.

Any ideas?

Thanks
-Tom

BoomerD · 05-18-2004, 10:01 PM

Do they look like these?

Read more here:
Anemonia Mojano

By the way, Majano anemones are often mistaken for small BTA's. They can bear a STRONG resemblance to them, and even bubble the tentacles...

Maxx · 05-18-2004, 10:42 PM

I agree, looks like Majano anemones....
Nick

reefrunner · 05-18-2004, 10:46 PM

Hmmm, some type od pseudocoryactinis shroom?

like this?

tgeiger · 05-19-2004, 12:41 AM

It looks a lot like the pseudocoryactinis shroom. There are no google hits on pseudocoryactinis, any links?

Here is a pic just before the actinic turned off (with flash)

You can see the mouth in the center

tgeiger · 05-19-2004, 12:42 AM

Here's a pic after all lights were off (flash again)

The angle isn't very good, and the colors are washed out, but you can get an idea of how much bigger it gets.

Reef Geek · 05-19-2004, 12:57 AM

My initial gut reaction was of a nuceince anemone like a majano. But after seeing the transluscent tentacles along-side the pic of the pseudocoryactinis shroom I have changed my mind.

tgeiger · 05-19-2004, 01:02 AM

I found some info:
http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issu...002/invert.htm

scroll down to Pseudocorynactis

The description matches:
small, powerfull nematocysts, bright orange tips, opens at night.

Thanks,
-Tom

Boomer · 05-19-2004, 10:29 AM

I not sure that that is a Pseudocoryactinis sp but at may be. It could also be a Club-Tipped Anemone, such as one of the Telmatcatis sp

QUESTION;

Are the tentacles almost transparent, if so Pseudo, if not then some Telmat. Yours L@@KS like they may be transparent.

tgeiger · 05-19-2004, 12:11 PM

When extended they are translucent, but when compacted, they have a green tint.

The shape looks very similar to the club-tipped/strawberry anemones
(Corynactis sp.).

-Tom

Boomer · 05-19-2004, 09:02 PM

Then more than likely it is a Corynactis, a better choice than Pseudocornactis. Here are some images for you to look at.

http://www.oceanlight.com/lightbox.p...11111112331121

ReefLady · 05-19-2004, 09:08 PM

Good stuff Boomer, as always.

Heck, I've been looking for a decent pic of a Telmatcatis sp for a loooong time, can never find one.

Boomer · 05-20-2004, 08:54 AM

I know what youy mean, it's odd, as the Telmat's are much, much, more common than the Coryn's or Pseudo's

Craig Manoukian · 05-20-2004, 12:43 PM

Awesome link Boomer, thanks!

tgeiger · 05-20-2004, 01:15 PM

Thanks for the help!

05-18-2004, 09:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
tgeiger Tubeworm Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Thousan Oaks, CA Posts: 34 View Gallery Karma Komment	Anemone? I've notice a few of these in my tank. I believe it's an anemone since the arms are sticky. The tenticles are green with orange bulbs at the end. The base is red, and I can see a mouth in the center. It extends at night and retracts during the day. This one was hiding under the rock until I flipped it over. Oh, and likes to eat flake food. It doesn't look like any of the aiptasia in my tank. Any ideas? Thanks -Tom

05-18-2004, 10:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
Maxx Manta Ray Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: St Louis Mo Posts: 3,079 View Gallery Karma Komment	I agree, looks like Majano anemones.... Nick __________________ "Chaos, confusion, despair...my work is done here." ...Some guy named Murphy.... A good friend will come and bail you out of jail...but, a true friend will be sitting next to you saying, "Damn...that was fun!" Reef Sanctuary Knowledgebase (Answers to all your questions and then some!)

05-18-2004, 10:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
reefrunner Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Cedar Key, FL Posts: 1,069 View Gallery Karma Komment	Hmmm, some type od pseudocoryactinis shroom? like this? __________________ Kevin Check out my gallery!

05-19-2004, 12:41 AM	#5 (permalink)
tgeiger Tubeworm Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Thousan Oaks, CA Posts: 34 View Gallery Karma Komment	It looks a lot like the pseudocoryactinis shroom. There are no google hits on pseudocoryactinis, any links? Here is a pic just before the actinic turned off (with flash) You can see the mouth in the center Last edited by tgeiger : 05-19-2004 at 12:49 AM.

05-19-2004, 12:42 AM	#6 (permalink)
tgeiger Tubeworm Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Thousan Oaks, CA Posts: 34 View Gallery Karma Komment	Here's a pic after all lights were off (flash again) The angle isn't very good, and the colors are washed out, but you can get an idea of how much bigger it gets. Last edited by tgeiger : 05-19-2004 at 12:45 AM.

05-18-2004, 10:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
BoomerD Reef Shark Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northern California Posts: 5,637 View Gallery Karma Komment	Do they look like these? Read more here: Anemonia Mojano By the way, Majano anemones are often mistaken for small BTA's. They can bear a STRONG resemblance to them, and even bubble the tentacles...

05-19-2004, 12:57 AM	#7 (permalink)
Reef Geek Reefus Geekus Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Fountain, CO Posts: 325 View Gallery Karma Komment	My initial gut reaction was of a nuceince anemone like a majano. But after seeing the transluscent tentacles along-side the pic of the pseudocoryactinis shroom I have changed my mind. __________________ Justin Stealth Reefer

05-19-2004, 01:02 AM	#8 (permalink)
tgeiger Tubeworm Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Thousan Oaks, CA Posts: 34 View Gallery Karma Komment	I found some info: http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issu...002/invert.htm scroll down to Pseudocorynactis The description matches: small, powerfull nematocysts, bright orange tips, opens at night. Thanks, -Tom

05-19-2004, 10:29 AM	#9 (permalink)
Boomer Reef Sanctuary's Mr. Wizard Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Duluth, Minnesota Posts: 2,204 View Gallery Karma Komment	I not sure that that is a Pseudocoryactinis sp but at may be. It could also be a Club-Tipped Anemone, such as one of the Telmatcatis sp QUESTION; Are the tentacles almost transparent, if so Pseudo, if not then some Telmat. Yours L@@KS like they may be transparent. __________________ Boomer Want to Talk Chemistry ! The Reef Chemistry Forum Want to See More ! The Coral Realm If you See Me Running You Better Catch-Up An explosion can be defined as a loud noise, accompanied by the sudden going away of things, from a place where they use to be.

05-19-2004, 12:11 PM	#10 (permalink)
tgeiger Tubeworm Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Thousan Oaks, CA Posts: 34 View Gallery Karma Komment	When extended they are translucent, but when compacted, they have a green tint. The shape looks very similar to the club-tipped/strawberry anemones (Corynactis sp.). -Tom

05-19-2004, 09:02 PM	#11 (permalink)
Boomer Reef Sanctuary's Mr. Wizard Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Duluth, Minnesota Posts: 2,204 View Gallery Karma Komment	Then more than likely it is a Corynactis, a better choice than Pseudocornactis. Here are some images for you to look at. http://www.oceanlight.com/lightbox.p...11111112331121 __________________ Boomer Want to Talk Chemistry ! The Reef Chemistry Forum Want to See More ! The Coral Realm If you See Me Running You Better Catch-Up An explosion can be defined as a loud noise, accompanied by the sudden going away of things, from a place where they use to be.

05-19-2004, 09:08 PM	#12 (permalink)
ReefLady Golden Moray Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: New Hampshire, USA Posts: 2,031 View Gallery Karma Komment	Good stuff Boomer, as always. Heck, I've been looking for a decent pic of a Telmatcatis sp for a loooong time, can never find one. __________________ ~ Teri -------- "You do not need a parachute to skydive. You only need a parachute to skydive twice."

05-20-2004, 08:54 AM	#13 (permalink)
Boomer Reef Sanctuary's Mr. Wizard Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Duluth, Minnesota Posts: 2,204 View Gallery Karma Komment	I know what youy mean, it's odd, as the Telmat's are much, much, more common than the Coryn's or Pseudo's __________________ Boomer Want to Talk Chemistry ! The Reef Chemistry Forum Want to See More ! The Coral Realm If you See Me Running You Better Catch-Up An explosion can be defined as a loud noise, accompanied by the sudden going away of things, from a place where they use to be.

05-20-2004, 12:43 PM	#14 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 18,352 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Awesome link Boomer, thanks! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

05-20-2004, 01:15 PM	#15 (permalink)
tgeiger Tubeworm Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Thousan Oaks, CA Posts: 34 View Gallery Karma Komment	Thanks for the help!

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