Is this aptasia?

[adambomb1219]

It looks like it has a more stony structure and is blue not brown so I’m not convinced. What do you all think? Right at the bottom of that rock by the sand. Picks under blue and white.

 

[JTP424]

Can you circle what it is you're referencing?

 

[AlyciaMarie Verified Admin]

Yes, the pictures are hard to see. Got anymore? I think I see what you are talking about, but I think some clearer pictures are needed.

 

[adambomb1219]

Yeah here is the area marked. I can take some more too if these aren’t illustrative enough.

 

[Gumbies R Us]

Try to see if you can get some better photos! I am still having a difficult time making out what it could be

 

[JTP424]

If it's stony and doesn't fully retract, probably some type of hitchhiker coral.

 

[adambomb1219]

 

[JTP424]

That last photo makes it look more like aiptasia :D

 

[adambomb1219]

If it's stony and doesn't fully retract, probably some type of hitchhiker coral.

It “looks” stony but I’m not actually sure.

 

[Gumbies R Us]

I'm thinking it might be a hidden cup coral, but again I'm not 100% on that

 

[adambomb1219]

Here are more pics. This was a piece of TBSW live rock so hoping for a hitchhiker coral

 

[Danjoethepirate]

Hidden cup coral would be my guess.

 

[adambomb1219]

I'm thinking it might be a hidden cup coral, but again I'm not 100% on that

Solved, this looks EXACTLY like what it is.

Hidden Cup Coral - Phyllangia americana

ID: Almost translucent polyps, often greenish hue in center, skeleton seen when polyps retracted. Often misidentified as aiptasia. Polyps extend at night or low light.Tips: A sought-after native Florida coral. Hidden Cups are not endangered. The appreciate medium to low lighting with good...

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[adambomb1219]

Thank you everyone!

 

[Gumbies R Us]

Solved, this looks EXACTLY like what it is.

Hidden Cup Coral - Phyllangia americana

ID: Almost translucent polyps, often greenish hue in center, skeleton seen when polyps retracted. Often misidentified as aiptasia. Polyps extend at night or low light.Tips: A sought-after native Florida coral. Hidden Cups are not endangered. The appreciate medium to low lighting with good...

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We had one in our pico tank and it was fascinating to watch!