New tank living rock hitch hikers. Identification help.

[white_Rubicon]

I added sand water and rock on Friday. Last night I turned on a light after a few hours with it being dark and found the tank full of life. I identified most of it via web... but wasn't totally sure on these two. 360071360072


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[Sk8r]

#2 probably aiptasia, undesirable anemone; 1 has no critter I can see.

[shadowmonster]

It looks like a ball-tipped anemone in the first picture. The second one is an Aiptasia.

http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2002/10/inverts

[mcgyvr]

http://www.lionfishlair.com/hitchhikers-guide/
1- Corynactis or similar "ball anenome"
2- Aiptasia

[white_Rubicon]

So looks like I should take out the aiptasia what is the thought on the corynactis ?


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[shadowmonster]

In most cases the ball-tipped anemones aren't a problem, but definitely keep your eye on it.

[mcgyvr]

So looks like I should take out the aiptasia what is the thought on the corynactis ?

Both can be removed if you want..
Neither are really "beneficial"

Aiptasia are far more of a potential issue than the anemone IMO..

[white_Rubicon]

Thanks guys


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