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[ming69]

Found this patch of unknown growth next to the zoas. It seems to have a few long tentacles and the zoas nearby doesn't seems to open.

Should I remove them?

Thanks!!

[Gouldian]

Hi Ming69,

Cannot see very clearly but my guess is it could be Star Polyp (Pachyclavularia sp. or Clavularia viridis) or if it has skeleton, a Hynophora sp.

http://www.reefcorner.com/SpecimenSheets/greenstars.htm

http://www.thereeftank.com/totm/feb04/225.jpg

HTH

[ming69]

Hi Ming69,

Cannot see very clearly but my guess is it could be Star Polyp (Pachyclavularia sp. or Clavularia viridis) or if it has skeleton, a Hynophora sp.

http://www.reefcorner.com/SpecimenSheets/greenstars.htm

http://www.thereeftank.com/totm/feb04/225.jpg

HTH

Thanks! Will leave if for a while to see if it spreads or grow bigger.

Sorry, can't get a clearer pic. My photo taking skills is terrible when it comes to trying to capture small subjects. The digital cam refused to focus. Sigh....

[kelstorm]

Thanks! Will leave if for a while to see if it spreads or grow bigger.

Sorry, can't get a clearer pic. My photo taking skills is terrible when it comes to trying to capture small subjects. The digital cam refused to focus. Sigh....

Ming,

try using macro function to take if u using the DSLR.. alternatively, get a UW housing to put the camera in and take the pics.... hahahaha

[kelstorm]

might also be galaxy coral...

[ming69]

Ming,

try using macro function to take if u using the DSLR.. alternatively, get a UW housing to put the camera in and take the pics.... hahahaha

Where got $$ to buy DSLR??

Will go check out the prices for a UW housing, cos Hubby wants to bring kids snorkelling.

Didn't think much about this unknown growth till I saw a few long tentacles. But not sure if it was from the patch.

There's another patch of it on the lower right of the pic.

[KennethK]

That's a gonia

[ming69]

might also be galaxy coral...

Another reefer also say could be galaxy. Think may have to break the rock. See the zoas near it not opening

[henry@ml]

Try getting the colony closer to the front glass & take a closeup of the polyps.

Count the number of tentacles on a single polyp.

24 = goniopora

12 = alveopora

if none of the above, lookout for sweeper tentacles which may suggest a galaxy

hav fun

[ming69]

Try getting the colony closer to the front glass & take a closeup of the polyps.

Count the number of tentacles on a single polyp.

24 = goniopora

12 = alveopora

if none of the above, lookout for sweeper tentacles which may suggest a galaxy

hav fun

There are a few sweeper tentacles. High chance of galaxy. Anyway, I broke the colony of zoas last night. Now have 2 pieces of the zoas and one piece of the unknown (galaxy).

Thanks Henry!