Grassy looking stuff

[JustinF]

I just got this today from my lfs and I can't remember what it is! It looks like grass blowing in the wind. The "holes" where the stalks of grass come out are spaced relatively far apart at the base...1/8" to 1/4". Not sure if that's enough info??

 

[obscurereef]

Green star polyp I think (also called starburst polyp).

 

[JustinF]

I don't think the guy called it a polyp. Here's another view that may help.

 

[obscurereef]

These are how they look like. I have them too, but it's just a little frag. They have a purple base and usually close up at night.
Star Polyps, Starburst Polyps - Briareum spp.

Saltwater Aquarium Corals for Marine Reef Aquariums: Starburst Polyp

 

[JustinF]

Ok, thanks. The guy must have used the scientific name on me, 'cause I would have remembered starburst polyp. lol.

 

[obscurereef]

No problem! Yeah the lady at the store that I bought them from said they grow like weeds, really fast and take over the rock. I've seen people place them on their walls like a carpet (I think that would look cool), and she said some put them on their sand bed so they can be easily fragged (that if you have high lighting).

 

[JustinF]

No problem! Yeah the lady at the store that I bought them from said they grow like weeds, really fast and take over the rock. I've seen people place them on their walls like a carpet (I think that would look cool), and she said some put them on their sand bed so they can be easily fragged (that if you have high lighting).

I'm wanting it to take over my rock. I have an island that it can have all to itself! Thanks again.