purple coral ID please

[FLbeachbum]

I got a rock with about 5 different corals on it the other day. I recognize some of them, but there are 2 purple ones that I am not sure about. the first one is kinda leathery and now has lil sprouts comming out of the fingers with the center of the sprout a glowing green. The 2nd one is/was squishy. I think the LFS destroyed it when she was putting it in the bag. Any ideas what they are.

Also, I have a 3rd pic that i found when moving the rocks. There are a couple fuzzy balls on the rock. Thanks in advance.

 

[got bait?]

fuzzy balls are sponges......
Need pics for the others.

 

[got bait?]

welcome

Welcome to AA

 

[FLbeachbum]

wow you are fast. trying links instead.

#1
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y17/beachbum9/purplefingers.jpg

#2
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y17/beachbum9/softpurple.jpg

#3
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y17/beachbum9/fuzzyball.jpg

 

[got bait?]

#3 not sponge...colonial tubeworms

having issues uploading other two.

 

[steve-s]

#1- Pachyclavularia violacea, Green Star Polyp

#2- Parazoanthus axinellae, yellow polyps.

#3- Need a clearer image. I don't think it's a colonial worm.

Cheers
Steve

 

[FLbeachbum]

Thanks for the replies. Now that I look at the pic#2 the camera didnt focus on what I wanted Unless I am mistaken and the Yellow polyps have a purple mat. I will see if I can get better pics of those. Thanks again.

 

[steve-s]

Unless I am mistaken and the Yellow polyps have a purple mat.

No they don't. If you have the software, circling the area needing the ID where there is a group of corals/animals makes it easier.

Cheers
Steve

 

[got bait?]

Star polyps have the purple mat and the yellow polyps are encrusting. Star polyps will spread pretty quickly, given favorable conditions. Are these the neon?

 

[FLbeachbum]

The center of the polyps glow a sorta neon green. only have a couple of them opening up so far, but seem to get more every day.

 

[FLbeachbum]

Well, after stumbling around on the net i think i found what #3 was. I believe its a Colonial athecate hydroids. SO I guess i gotta find a way to get rid of them.



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