ID Please !

[hma]

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]

I have no idea, but they are pretty.

 

[michael_cb_125]

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

 

[hma]

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 cnfzd:

 

[AQTCJAK]

Possibly a type of Manjo Anenome?

 

[hma]

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]

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

 

[hma]

Possibly a type of Manjo Anenome?

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

 

[Dentoid]

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]

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

 

[Frankie]

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

Dito...

 

[mps9506]

Stichodactyla tapetum?

 

[tippMANn98]

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]

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

 

[mps9506]

Heinz try this for comparison:
http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums...-forum/25234-copper-zoanthids.html#post354882

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.

 

[hma]

Heinz try this for comparison:
http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums...-forum/25234-copper-zoanthids.html#post354882

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 you are the WINNER .... it is a Stichodactyla tapetum or Mini Carpet Anemone ! :snshne:

Thank you very much all

 

[michael_cb_125]

Check this out:
uglycoral.com - Anemone FAQs

 

[ScubaDrew]

Coool Heinz! I've got some of these at the store, they are very nice!

 

[hma]

Check this out:
uglycoral.com - Anemone FAQs

Thank you very much Michael, wat a great link .... cool :snshne:

 

[hma]

Coool Heinz! I've got some of these at the store, they are very nice!

Hi Drew,

thank you too ... They grow and double very fast. At least in my aquarium. 8 months ago it was only one, now these are already 14. Soon I can sell to you some LoL. :snshne: