What is this in my 2.5 gal pico reef?

[Gerald Garcia]

When I purchased this small Palm tree polyps frag on this rock.... I noticed this aiptasia-like critter underneath while peeping my tank a few hrs after lights went out with a UV (it's what I had at the moment... Don't judge) light, and saw this... What do you think it is? My guess is that it is not aiptasia.

Side question... What type of file format do I need to use to post videos?
Thanks people

 

[Shep]

Maybe a majano?

 

[Gerald Garcia]

Maybe a majano?

Is a majano good or bad to have?

 

[Shep]

A pest that is similar to aiptasia, in my experience they are not as invasive as aiptasia

 

[Myka]

That is a White Ball Anemone, not usually invasive. They are non-photosynthetic, so as long as your tank doesn't get overfed, there won't be enough food in the tank for them to be invasive. I have a few of them in my SPS tank. They are nocturnal, and only open when the lights are dim or out.

 

[NowGlazeIT]

That is a White Ball Anemone, not usually invasive. They are non-photosynthetic, so as long as your tank doesn't get overfed, there won't be enough food in the tank for them to be invasive. I have a few of them in my SPS tank. They are nocturnal, and only open when the lights are dim or out.

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