Good anemone or Bad anemone?

[mrnewberry]

Anyone know what these guys are? I had one for a couple of years now I probably have 6+. They are probably a bit larger than a quarter when opened up. But, they are clear so generally all you can see is tiny white dots at the end of the tentacles. You have to look pretty hard to see them unless you know where they live.

 

[2xal]

Looks like a small ball anenome. They can become invasive. I've had a few over the years that never really turned into an issue, I would aptasia-x them if I happened to have the stuff out.

 

[Shell]

Bad, looks like aptasia. Try some boiled ro water with syringe.

 

[Reefing Madness]

Ball Anemone
They don't spread like the other Aiptasia, those to me are not a big deal, and I've left em alone in my tank. You can of course kill them off like the rest.
http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2002/10/inverts

 

[Akida17th]

I'd let him be no need to kill him

 

[Flashy Fins]

Yep, ball anemones. They stay small and will not likely over populate or cause problems. My tank has a few, and I find them kind of cool.

 

[m0nk3y69d]

I have a few of these as well and they have never caused any issues for me so removal will be totally up to you

 

[Lionfish Lair]

I'm going to join the crew and say I too love these guys. It's very rare you'll see them go crazy. I wouldn't kill/remove it, unless it started to give issues to surrounding coral.

 

[mrnewberry]

Thanks for the info everyone. I'll probably just let the ones that are off on their own stay in the tank.

 

[melev]

Yes, they are perfectly fine. I have them in every tank I run, and have never has one cause problems.
http://www.melevsreef.com/node/493

 

[mrnewberry]

You managed a lot better pictures than I did. Thanks for the info.

 

[lone_wolff]

Anyone know what these guys are? I had one for a couple of years now I probably have 6+. They are probably a bit larger than a quarter when opened up. But, they are clear so generally all you can see is tiny white dots at the end of the tentacles. You have to look pretty hard to see them unless you know where they live.

@Blennysmoocher