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Erok7620 · 03-07-2008, 11:03 PM

I was told at the LFS it was not aiptasia which was my first guess since it has been spreading rapidly. They thought it was some sort of polyp. It hitchhiked on the LR. What do you all think?

Innovator · 03-07-2008, 11:33 PM

Looks to be Pachyclavularia. Is there a red-purple mat from where the polyps extend from that is not showing up in the pics?

Erok7620 · 03-07-2008, 11:46 PM

yes, its kinda of a pinkish light purple mat.
doesnt look like this though Tidal Gardens - Pachyclavularia

Innovator · 03-07-2008, 11:47 PM

Pachyclavularia then

Kurt_Nelson · 03-08-2008, 12:46 AM

Yup... or some variation of the species. Definitely not aiptasia, so rest easy!

Sadielynn · 03-08-2008, 08:36 AM

It actually looks like an encrusting gorgonia ...Mobile Bay Reef Keepers :: Encrusting Gorgonia Jan 1 2004 middle of tank
Or it could be a gsp , they can be confusing at times ...

usmcmarc · 03-11-2008, 05:17 PM

Yeah..Green Star Polyps...nice!!

johnmaloney · 03-18-2008, 03:32 AM

hydroids.

Sadielynn · 03-18-2008, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by johnmaloney

hydroids.

absolutely NOT hydroids , it is as been IDed either encrusting gorgonia or GSP.

johnmaloney · 03-18-2008, 01:00 PM

Sorry, but I still disagree. They still look like hydroids to me. gorgnia or gsp? I don't see it but maybe you are right.

03-07-2008, 11:03 PM	#1
Erok7620 Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 72 Images: 2	what is it? I was told at the LFS it was not aiptasia which was my first guess since it has been spreading rapidly. They thought it was some sort of polyp. It hitchhiked on the LR. What do you all think?

03-08-2008, 08:36 AM	#6
Sadielynn Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,255	It actually looks like an encrusting gorgonia ...Mobile Bay Reef Keepers :: Encrusting Gorgonia Jan 1 2004 middle of tank Or it could be a gsp , they can be confusing at times ... __________________ Sadielynn Nanoreefing site 2 nanos 10 gallons

03-18-2008, 03:32 AM	#8
johnmaloney Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 52	hydroids. __________________ Reef Cleaners

03-18-2008, 01:00 PM	#10
johnmaloney Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 52	Sorry, but I still disagree. They still look like hydroids to me. gorgnia or gsp? I don't see it but maybe you are right. __________________ Reef Cleaners

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03-07-2008, 11:33 PM	#2
Innovator Aquarium Advice Addict Community Mentor Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,599	Looks to be Pachyclavularia. Is there a red-purple mat from where the polyps extend from that is not showing up in the pics?

03-07-2008, 11:46 PM	#3
Erok7620 Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 72 Images: 2	yes, its kinda of a pinkish light purple mat. doesnt look like this though Tidal Gardens - Pachyclavularia

03-07-2008, 11:47 PM	#4
Innovator Aquarium Advice Addict Community Mentor Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,599	Pachyclavularia then

03-11-2008, 05:17 PM	#7
usmcmarc Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Greenwood Lake, NY Posts: 532 Images: 13	Yeah..Green Star Polyps...nice!!