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Unread 02/01/2016, 07:57 PM   #1
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Help me ID these anemones

I got these beautiful "rock anemones" (or Majanos?) from a friend. There were 18 of these in a rock and I easily moved them to my rock. After a ReVive dip most of them released from their rock and I moved them with twizers.

They are from 0.5" - 1" in diameter. Skirt/tentacles are relatively short, without bubble tips and burgundy/red color. The oral disk is dark gray (almost black) colored.

I really like them. Somebody suggested they could be Majano anemones, which are considered pests in mixed reef tanks like mine -- specially a 10G nano reef like mine.

But I don't want to jump to conclusions too fast. I want to be sure that they are Majanos before I consider getting rid of them.

Maybe they are Rock anemones or a less invasive variety?

They were most likely wild caught here in Panama, caribbean sea.

Your help is appreciated.







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Unread 02/02/2016, 07:30 AM   #2
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Unread 02/02/2016, 01:14 PM   #3
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We need pics.


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Unread 02/02/2016, 02:08 PM   #4
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The infamous "invisible" nem. Very rare


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Unread 02/02/2016, 02:18 PM   #5
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And on a bump no less, that's even more rare yet.


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Unread 02/02/2016, 04:18 PM   #6
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But I see the pics. My original post has them.


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Unread 02/02/2016, 04:19 PM   #7
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There are 4 pics in the first post. I can see them...

EDIT: That is weird. If I'm logged in then I can see my first post with all the description and pics of the nem. Then if I logout that first post does not show. There is something wrong with the forum.

I will post a new thread.


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Unread 02/02/2016, 04:29 PM   #8
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New thread:
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Unread 02/02/2016, 05:23 PM   #9
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Majanos


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Unread 03/20/2016, 05:19 PM   #11
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Majanos
Are you just trying to get your post count up?


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Unread 03/20/2016, 07:09 PM   #12
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Are you just trying to get your post count up?
I wondered why you said this and then I looked at the list of threads

After looking further I think he's trying to get up to his 50 count here in this forum. Think it could be he wants to be able to see the for sale forums?


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Current Tank Info: 40b 750 gph 45 lbs lr, 2"-3" sand, 165w full spectrum dimable LED, 20 gal sump/refugium 30 lbs lr, Bak Pak 2 skimmer, 4" sock temp 79-80, sg 1.026, NH3 0, NO2 0, NO3 <10, ph 8.2, calc 400, mag 1300

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Unread 03/20/2016, 08:57 PM   #13
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They resemble waratah anemones to me.


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Unread 03/20/2016, 09:05 PM   #14
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They resemble waratah anemones to me.
You know you could be right. Not many of these show up and I think in most cases are called majano's.

If so they are a pretty cool to have. At least it's something that you could sell the many clones you would have


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I agree with Gary,looks like wartah anemones.


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Unread 03/21/2016, 09:24 AM   #16
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Don't know much about them. Would look sweet in my tank id grab one


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Unread 03/21/2016, 01:32 PM   #17
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They look like what we call colonial anemones here on the West Coast. Based on their size, shape and the way they attach, I would think they would have the ability to multiply very quickly if given the proper conditions.

I would keep a close eye on them if I were you.


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Unread 03/21/2016, 01:38 PM   #18
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They resemble waratah anemones to me.
My first thought as well.


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