Anyone know what this little guy is?

[JimmyJim]

Hello all, first time poster and new to saltwater aquariums. Been in the freshwater side for many many years and have quickly fallen in love with this new world. Starting slowly on my cycled tank, I picked up some live rock from a local shop and noticed this guy showed up today. Anyone happen to know what it is? Thanks in advance!

 

[KJ]

Welcome to R2R!
Look like Euphyllia sp.
@DSC reef

 

[Crabs McJones]

Welcome to R2R and thanks for signing up! Potentially a majano anemone of some sort or a euphyllia polyp.

#Welcometor2r

 

[JimmyJim]

Thanks for the quick replies and warm welcome!

Euphyllia polyp was what I was thinking based on the power of google and searching, but I’m so new to this world and with so many varieties of everything out there, it’s hard for me to tell. My biggest concern is if this is something that will turn into a problem rather than a blessing in disguise.

 

[KJ]

Thanks for the quick replies and warm welcome!

YW

 

[Retro Reefer]

Kinda looks like a little branching hammer to me.. WELCOME to R2R!

 

[DSC reef]

Welcome to R2R. Does the hitchhiker have a skeleton base?

 

[Jason mack]

Welcome to R2R!
Look like Euphyllia sp.
@DSC reef

Welcome to R2R , yep i agree .. happy reefing !!

 

[JimmyJim]

Welcome to R2R. Does the hitchhiker have a skeleton base?

So small it’s hard to tell due to how it’s tucked into the rock. Had to use a macro lens on my phone to even get this photo.

 

[DSC reef]

So small it’s hard to tell due to how it’s tucked into the rock. Had to use a macro lens on my phone to even get this photo.

No worries. I'd say a euphyllia, doesn't look like a pest anemone.

 

[JimmyJim]

Thank you SOOOO much everyone!!! I’m super excited by this. Now to make sure it’s happy and grows big and strong!

 

[KJ]

Thank you SOOOO much everyone!!! I’m super excited by this. Now to make sure it’s happy and grows big and strong!

YW

 

[reef lover]

Welcome to r2r!!

 

[Lovemyreef2015]

Welcome to R2R

 

[JimmyJim]

Updated picture, seems to be doing well!!

 

[KJ]

@DSC reef

 

[SHNICI]

Welcome to R2R Dude, yes, the coral look better. I guess from the 1st photo it's kind of macro bubbling algae, but like the other say it's Euphyllia SP, most if no all, are stunning hammer corals xD and your one it's looking great

Regards: SHNICI - Georgi

 

[Retro Reefer]

Looks like it’s growing do you have a clean up crew? Need lots of snails and crabs to keep that rock clean.

 

[DSC reef]

@DSC reef

Looks like a baby euphyllia ancora(hammer coral) to early to tell if its parancora

 

[JimmyJim]

Looks like it’s growing do you have a clean up crew? Need lots of snails and crabs to keep that rock clean.

Yes I do, but I think I’m understaffed. Time to go on a hiring spree [emoji3]