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[Nicholas89]

What am I?

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I've found about 5 of them opened, and dozens that haven't opened yet (hitchhikers) Anyone know what they are? Polyps? Zoas? or.....?

[Tripspike]

Just paly polyps..I have some too..pretty cool watching them gorw from nothing

[blackcat]

Tripspike is correct- because of the tentacles they appear to be
Protopalythoa- paly ployps.

According to Julian Sprung in the Invertebrates Reference guide, these polyps are toxic to stony corals AND people---- though I can't say I have ever had any issues with touching them.
He does say it can sting and cause a rash or allergic reaction.
Easy to keep though and form colonies.
Good Luck!

[Nicholas89]

Sweet...

finally, I have something that can kill me. :D

Thanks both of you.

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as promised....just split it in half.

[Lion_Babe]

They look like paly ployps to me too and they act like them. It is always fun to get stuff for free!

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