Toxic Palay

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I wanted to know if anyone can identify these palays that are starting to spread In my tank. Are these the very toxic variety? If so ,I want to make sure I keep them contained and not allow them on my main rock structure.
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Someone probably put a fancy name with them, but I think most people just call them green palys. I'm guessing they are P. mutuki. If you can observe them when they close, there's a good primer on identifying the species that contain paly toxin vs. those that don't here:

 

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Not very toxic but grow quickly and can overtake a rock in no time
 
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Someone probably put a fancy name with them, but I think most people just call them green palys. I'm guessing they are P. mutuki. If you can observe them when they close, there's a good primer on identifying the species that contain paly toxin vs. those that don't here:


Thank you for the reply ! ... A little more info...these are the solid bright green variety ... they have black stalks/base that are smooth and the mouth is also green. I’ll check out the link.. thanks again
 
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