[n00b asking] I got an "extra" with the rock piece. Is it tiny Xenia?

[MikeCRK]

Hey can you try to identify this little "extra"?

I was doingthe research all day, I am new to reefing, is this tiny Xenia?

 

[cdw79]

Looks like it! At the very least definitely nothing actively harmful. Just remember that Xenia grows like a week, and while that may sound great now, many reefers regret it. You can try isolating it on a rock but it can still bud off sometimes. Personally I'd try and use some tweezers or tongs to get it off, but up to you!

 

[i cant think]

Hey can you try to identify this little "extra"?

I was doingthe research all day, I am new to reefing, is this tiny Xenia?

It looks like it could be from that genus, it could also be a species of Anthelia.

 

[MikeCRK]

Looks like it! At the very least definitely nothing actively harmful. Just remember that Xenia grows like a week, and while that may sound great now, many reefers regret it. You can try isolating it on a rock but it can still bud off sometimes. Personally I'd try and use some tweezers or tongs to get it off, but up to you!

This is my very first batch of corals, I will regret later, now I was even happy seeing Asterinas (took three I found, out). Just starting my adventure Will keep an eye on it.

It looks like it could be from that genus, it could also be a species of Anthelia.

Thank you!

Happy to have various surprises, I got some corals on rocks with hithchikers apparently. The chances of getting some extra corals are huge as the tank it was from is a monster tank packed with corals.

Check out my thread:

Nano Build - First 8.5G cube tank, ocean water, learning curve.

Just got the names for what I got today: Kenya Tree Coral (Capnella sp.) Green Star Polyp (Pachyclavularia violacea) Green Hairy Mushroom (Rhodactis indosinensis) Toadstool Mushroom Leather Coral (Sarcophyton) Zoa (Zoanthid sp.)

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[cdw79]

I agree, could also be anthelia. Either way I'd 100% take it out or isolate, but up to you! Good luck!