Does anyone know what this is?

[rroberts]

This guy has been growing in my tank for about 2 months.
I thought it might be an anenome?

 

[rroberts]

I have a book that says I can take a screw driver and grind it out of existence. Is this recommended or will it spread the animal?

 

[rroberts]

Curly Q anenome?

 

[phil1964]

I am new to the hobby but if it is the dreaded aptaisa I can speak from experience that it spreads. I got 4 out 2 weeks ago and have 'culturing' them in a cup. I now have 9. I do a daily water change for them but they appear to be on their way out. I got pepermint shrimp 8 days ago and my tank is clean. So far!

 

[justinx]

Looks like astrangia to me. I have several in my tank that came in on my LR. Mine tend to shrivel up in the day and triple in size at night. Put them in a shady spot so they will grow.

 

[wrassecal]

Justin, just wondering if you know who took that pic you just posted?

 

[barracuda]

Looks like beaded sea anemone to me (Heteractis Aurora)

 

[sammystingray]

Wrassecal............I know, I know, I know........pick me, pick me!!!!!

 

[wrassecal]

Sammy, it's a no brainer for you

 

[ophiura]

Is there any chance for a more clear shot? Seems a bit pixelated or something. At this time, I agree, it does not look like Aptasia.

 

[scarybo]

It's hard to tell in the picture, but I would bet it is not aptasia. I've dealt with the aptasia nightmare in the past. It looks more like a different type of anenome. If you could post a better picture it would help in identification.

 

[barracuda]

YES, i think i found the right one!!!
Bartholomea annulata

 

[saltyshark]

Originally posted by Barracuda
YES, i think i found the right one!!!
Bartholomea annulata
Yep I think Barracuda is on to something...did a search on it
Here's a pic

 

[nm reef]

Yup I agree that its likely a curly q anenome...I've heard they are closely related to aptasia...but don't multiply radidly and don't pose the problems aptasia do. A couple of years ago I had a curly q but eventually lost it...very interesting and from what I understand easy to keep anomone. A clearer pic would help...but I'd say a curly q based on what I've seen.

 

[barracuda]

Here's some info on your anemone:
The Curly Q Anemone has a brown, gray, blue color. It likes to eat filter feeding invert food, brine shrimp, micro-plankton a few times per week, when open. The Bartholomea annulata is generally moderate toward other tankmates. Many consider the Bartholomea annulata a medium-maintenance specimen. Has moderate lighting needs. The Glass Anemone, Curly-Que requires moderate water flow. Translucent appearance. Curled tips. Can propagate by pedal laceration.

 

[bang guy]

Originally posted by Wrassecal
Justin, just wondering if you know who took that pic you just posted?
Do I get to guess??
I believe the animal in question is an Anemone, probably a Curly Cue. Be careful, they have powerful stings and can eat fish & kill surrounding corals.
Guy

 

[rroberts]

Well I woke up this morning and it had moved next to some coral frags that I have and nearly killed them. I took out the rock it was attached to. I hope it dies as it killed another coral I had about a month ago.