mystery leather...need id - Aquarium Advice

Hara · 11-05-2003, 08:51 PM

They told me octopus, funny thing, cant find any of those anywhere....

fishfreek · 11-06-2003, 04:22 PM

I have no idea. Looks like maybe some kind of devils hand? Bout the only thing I could do would be to hope that somethine simular is in my Aquarium Corals book.

Hara · 11-06-2003, 04:36 PM

closest i could match it to was a spaghetti...
and that didnt look right.

astride13 · 11-06-2003, 08:04 PM

I have the same leather in my tank. I have assumed it to be Flexible Leather (Sinularia flexibilis) but it was sold to me as a Finger Leather (Sinularia polydactyla). I do not think it is a Finger Leather because they have much "stubbier" fingers, but I have seen Flexible Leathers called Spagetti Leathers.

A couple links I found on google.

http://www.reefermadness.us/Sinularia_flexibilis.htm

http://www.wetwebmedia.com/alcyoniidsii.htm

Hara · 11-06-2003, 11:02 PM

thanks astride13, it looks alot like the flexibilis...but I havent seen it with polyps open yet.

astride13 · 11-07-2003, 09:00 AM

The polyps on mine look more like pimples. I have tried to look as close as possible to see if I could see anything more. I have noticed when my hand is near, the "pimples" look less apparent (polyps hiding?).

MACATUA · 11-07-2003, 10:37 AM

It's gorgeous either way!

specialk · 11-08-2003, 10:51 PM

I like that, its nice. Hmmmm time to look for one! lol

Have a good night!
kaye

11-05-2003, 08:51 PM	#1
Hara Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Louisiana Posts: 6,878 Images: 33	mystery leather...need id They told me octopus, funny thing, cant find any of those anywhere.... __________________ ~~~~~Hara~~~~~~ View My Tanks Visit FantasyReef.com's Databases!

11-06-2003, 04:22 PM	#2
fishfreek Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 14,037 Images: 82	I have no idea. Looks like maybe some kind of devils hand? Bout the only thing I could do would be to hope that somethine simular is in my Aquarium Corals book. __________________ Remember dont tap the glass, your fish will think you're an idiot -Anonymous mother Check out our articles area. 30+ Aquatic articles for your enjoyment Are you in or around the Shenandoah Valley area? If so click here to join our regional forum. Looking for affordable web hosting? Look no more We have the answer Learn more about Coral Reef Conservation. Free photo hosting

11-06-2003, 04:36 PM	#3
Hara Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Louisiana Posts: 6,878 Images: 33	closest i could match it to was a spaghetti... and that didnt look right. __________________ ~~~~~Hara~~~~~~ View My Tanks Visit FantasyReef.com's Databases!

11-06-2003, 08:04 PM	#4
astride13 Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Coral Springs, FL Posts: 215	I have the same leather in my tank. I have assumed it to be Flexible Leather (Sinularia flexibilis) but it was sold to me as a Finger Leather (Sinularia polydactyla). I do not think it is a Finger Leather because they have much "stubbier" fingers, but I have seen Flexible Leathers called Spagetti Leathers. A couple links I found on google. http://www.reefermadness.us/Sinularia_flexibilis.htm http://www.wetwebmedia.com/alcyoniidsii.htm __________________ Adrian

11-06-2003, 11:02 PM	#5
Hara Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Louisiana Posts: 6,878 Images: 33	thanks astride13, it looks alot like the flexibilis...but I havent seen it with polyps open yet. __________________ ~~~~~Hara~~~~~~ View My Tanks Visit FantasyReef.com's Databases!

11-07-2003, 09:00 AM	#6
astride13 Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Coral Springs, FL Posts: 215	The polyps on mine look more like pimples. I have tried to look as close as possible to see if I could see anything more. I have noticed when my hand is near, the "pimples" look less apparent (polyps hiding?). __________________ Adrian

11-07-2003, 10:37 AM	#7
MACATUA Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: WOODSTOCK, GA Posts: 869 Images: 5	It's gorgeous either way! __________________ Woo Hoo, PAYDAY! Time to pay the [acronym="Local Fish Store"]LFS[/acronym] rent (even before I pay mine ) Join the Alabama Regional Forum!

11-08-2003, 10:51 PM	#8
specialk Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: May 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 236 Images: 2	I like that, its nice. Hmmmm time to look for one! lol Have a good night! kaye __________________ Look's Like A Butterfly & Stings Like A Bee!!

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