Is this Xenia?

[handbanana]

This just poped out on a piece of new LR. Kinda looks like Xenia but I dont know. Any Ideas?
Thanks everyone
--Nick

 

[meowzer]

Looks more like Kenya tree to me....

 

[aquaknight]

Either Anthellia aka Glove Polyps, or Clavularia sp. aka Clove Polyps

 

[blenny]

Originally Posted by meowzer
http:///forum/post/3271563
Looks more like Kenya tree to me....
I agree

 

[xcali1985]

I would say a polyp, not a kenya tree at least not the kinds that ive seen.

 

[spanko]

Anthelia sp. grows from a mat, Xenia sp. grows from a stalk.
Just sayin.......................

 

[speg]

Do the hands attempt to pulse?

 

[flower]

Originally Posted by Xcali1985
http:///forum/post/3271645
I would say a polyp, not a kenya tree at least not the kinds that ive seen.

+1
Xenia does seem to start like that, but does not branch until much larger. Kenya trees are nubby and not just a stalk and a head. Maybe a clove polyp...keep us posted as it grows out.

 

[handbanana]

Hey thanks! It would have taken me a while to come to any of those conclusions.
It does not attempt to pulse. It seems almost stiff or prickly. I havnt touched it, just looks that way.
Is there anything I can do do ensure it grows?
Sadly, when the tank appears to be in a mini cycle now.
as of last night
Ammonia.... .25
Nitrates....... 20ppm
Niterites..... 0ppm
PH..... 8.2
temp 79.9
sal 1.025
I'm not too happy with these readings and the amount of coral on this LR. No Buano.
Thanks again everyone
--nick

 

[meowzer]

Originally Posted by spanko
http:///forum/post/3271674
Anthelia sp. grows from a mat, Xenia sp. grows from a stalk.
Just sayin.......................
what are you just sayin? LOL....You thinking Xenia? I still say Kenya tree...lol...as much of that stuff that I pull out of my tanks...thet pic looks just like the nasty stubs that keep growing back

 

[handbanana]

Wait, what?
Kenya trees are bad??

 

[meowzer]

Originally Posted by Handbanana
http:///forum/post/3271790
Wait, what?
Kenya trees are bad??
NOOOO...they just spread a lot and grow all over the place...so I pull them out and toss them in the refugium and my pencil urchin eats them LOL

 

[fishtaco]

Originally Posted by Handbanana
http:///forum/post/3271790
Wait, what?
Kenya trees are bad??
Not if you like coral that grows very easily. I agree with Meowser on the I.D.
Fishtaco

 

[speg]

Originally Posted by meowzer
http:///forum/post/3271782
what are you just sayin? LOL....You thinking Xenia? I still say Kenya tree...lol...as much of that stuff that I pull out of my tanks...thet pic looks just like the nasty stubs that keep growing back
I think he was trying to offer a sign to tell the difference between the two if it was one of them...which this coral is obviously forming a stalk and not a mat.

 

[meowzer]

Originally Posted by Speg
http:///forum/post/3271798
I think he was trying to offer a sign to tell the difference between the two if it was one of them...which this coral is obviously forming a stalk and not a mat.
LOL....I know, but what does HENRY think it is

that's what inquiring minds want to know

 

[speg]

Oh.. I'll tell you what I think if you cared..
I think it doesn't look like any of the corals mentioned (Kenya, Xenia, or Anthelia).

 

[meowzer]

Originally Posted by Speg
http:///forum/post/3271803
Oh.. I'll tell you what I think if you cared..
I think it doesn't look like any of the corals mentioned (Kenya, Xenia, or Anthelia).
LOL...OK....what do YOU think it is...and yes I care.....You really learn a lot from I.D. threads

 

[handbanana]

Cool! Hopefully it will survive. What kind of light does a kenya tree like? I plan on lookin them up now so.
Thank you Meowzer,Blenny, Fishtaco,Speg,Knight,Flower,Xcali,spanko for such a quick response.

 

[meowzer]

I have Kenya under pc's, T5's and Metal halides.....so I do not think lighting is an issue with these beasts

 

[handbanana]

Whats up Speg? Im listining too.
What do you think they are? Im just going with the majority vote so I'm open to hearing sugguestions.