This hobby does not cease to amaze ... check out this hitchhiker!

[living_tribunal]

Guys, wanted to share an interesting and puzzling development. I got this small rock with a few zoas from one of the reefers a long time ago, must have been at least 9-12 months ago. About 30 days ago I noticed something small growing, thought it was a few closed up zoa polyps clustered together. It is now clear that its some sort of a torch. Doesn't look like its from any of mine, so must have either hitchhiked on this rock or one of the plugs. Does anyone know what type of a torch this is?

No way...... that’s awesome

 

[RVA REEF]

it will keep looking more and more like a torch haha
I have not seen that many hammers with white tips

 

[Butuz]

OK, guys, here is an update. One without filters, one with. Any final verdict on this hitchhiker?! looks lime some sort of a torch to me.

 

[Corals.com]

OK, guys, here is an update. One without filters, one with. Any final verdict on this hitchhiker?! looks lime some sort of a torch to me.

Awesome Gold Torch Hitchhiker! Probably spawned in the tank you received it from, took hold on the rock, then developed in your tank! Very cool to see!

 

[hockeyhead019]

This is really cool. I'd definitely add a vote to the torch category. Fun article that was linked earlier, I didn't know they could reproduce sexually in the tanks.

Awesome hitch hiker, thanks for sharing!

 

[RVA REEF]

anyone still think its a hammer?

 

[RobertsJ]

really nice development
ty!

 

[fishguy242]

anyone still think its a hammer?

nope...nice golden torch

 

[Butuz]

looks like it might be the Aussie gold torch, at least the color combo so far has me leaning that way. Will see once it has matured more. Will keep you guys posted.