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mario1991
03/24/2013, 12:36 AM
Hi guys, I'm new to this forum and as well to this hobby. I recently got a bio-cube 29 and I had the process started by getting live sand. Today I went to the local reef store and bought some live Rock. Everything good so far right ? Well it wasn't long until I noticed that the live rock had a really small coral attached to it. The reef store failed to check the rock for hidden corals. My aquarium is about 5 days old I'm aware you are not supposed to have corals until the tank has cycled, but due to this situation I do now. I have no clue what kind of coral it is, but so far it seems like its doing ok. Can any of you identify this coral? If so please let me know what I can do to ensure its survival? Any help will be greatly received.

http://i705.photobucket.com/albums/ww58/mario5890/image_zps94500fcf.jpg

Frick
03/25/2013, 01:12 PM
Looks like a Hairy Mushroom Anemone. Actinodiscus species.

For care, well it will be harder to try to figure out how to kill them, then keep them alive. They grow fast in most suitable conditions. Pretty much give em light and saltwater and you will have lots of them in no time.