andy Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 I spotted this fellow tucked in on the backside of a small outcropping of live rock. His location and apparent nocturnal tendancies makes photography difficult. He's mostly buttoned-up under the halides, opening up under the actinics and really getting rolling in the dark. From what little I could find online, he has a lot in common with Tube Anemones -- except he is living in the rock rather than in the substrate like Tube Anemone normally do. The most distinctive characteristic is the 'compass' pattern on his oral disc. If you have any ideas who this guy is, let me know... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spayne Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 I believe they are cup corals. I have a few of those in my tank. They haven't caused any issues for me. I think they're a fairly benevolent species. But I could be wrong! Hopefully someone else will chime in. Stacy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impur Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 I vote cup coral as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy Posted June 12, 2006 Author Share Posted June 12, 2006 Ahhh, excellent. He does look a lot like the Cup Coral pix I've found online, though not identical. Good enough for me, thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ahbrit Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 I forgot to tell you about that Andy, sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy Posted June 13, 2006 Author Share Posted June 13, 2006 Oh, no apologies necessary at all -- spotting previously un-spotted creatures is the best part! A few nights ago, my wife and I sat in the dark with only the red lights on in the tank for about an hour just looking for new critters. Whoa, that's kind'a pathetic... my wife and I spend an hour together in the dark.. with a red light on.. and all we're doing is staring into an aquarium DOH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spayne Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 A few nights ago' date=' my wife and I sat in the dark with only the red lights on in the tank for about an hour just looking for new critters.[/quote'] That's one of my favorite parts of the hobby, doing moonlight patrols to see what kind of critters come out that you don't normally see during the day. Usually I have my handy dandy magnifying glass in hand as well! What's pathetic is I do these missions solo, I don't have my loving spouse investigating with me! Consider yourself lucky! Stacy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ahbrit Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 i could make so many jokes but i have to hold back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spayne Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 i could make so many jokes but i have to hold back. What? You hold back? Come on, no need for British etiquette here! Let 'er rip! Stacy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy Posted June 13, 2006 Author Share Posted June 13, 2006 If my wife brought a magnifying glass I'd be crushed... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spayne Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 If my wife brought a magnifying glass I'd be crushed... rofl I hope I didn't take that the wrong way! Stacy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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