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tat2shawn
10-02-2003, 12:35 AM
Hi...
I'm brand new to saltwater although I have been keeping freshwater for a few years now.
I have 3 pics of things for you guys or gals to ID

1st photo- has 2 next to each other. they are about 1/2 of an inch wide and seem to be light sensitive (open and close) when I first saw then on my LR they looked taller and closed on top. now when they close they dont seem to close up so tight.

2nd photo- has 3 of the same things next to each other they are small about 1/16 to 1/8 of an inch. I think they somtimes go into the rock but not sure. I do not think they move around though.

3rd photo- is of some pollyp looking things they are small also about 1/16 of an inch and are green and see through.

If I forgot anything that would help on the ID just let me know.
Thanks
Shawn

tat2shawn
10-02-2003, 12:37 AM
2nd pic

tat2shawn
10-02-2003, 12:39 AM
3rd pic

MonoSebaelover
10-02-2003, 11:58 AM
One is a type of Zooanthilid polyp, don't know what two is but might be a small Aptasia, again I really can't tell and 3 looks like the beginning of Grape Caulerpa. Anyway, hope this helps.

BrianH
10-02-2003, 1:09 PM
My guesses are:

1) Mushrooms
2) Feather Dusters or Polyps
3) Some typr of macro algae.

Try to get some more pics and mabye we can make a better guess.

Brian

mogurnda
10-03-2003, 11:15 PM
1. Mushrooms
2. Phyllangia coral
3. caulerpa or valonia algae