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They are not anemones. Despite the term "disc anemone" that's sometimes used for them, they are most definitely corals.They might be hungry they are anemones after all
Sponge, harmless filter feeder. Have the same variety growing all over my tankHere’s a slightly better photo
I have them under my torches. I'm glad they are harmless, even though this is the second time I scrapped them off my HG torch.Sponge, harmless filter feeder. Have the same variety growing all over my tank
Technically by the order you are correct but they act very similar and are cousins under the hexacorallia class. I use to have rhodactis grab shrimp and eat them. It was really cool. Hence why they are commonly referred to as anemonesThey are not anemones. Despite the term "disc anemone" that's sometimes used for them, they are most definitely corals.
Hence... you should still refrain from repeating incorrect information.Technically by the order you are correct but they act very similar and are cousins under the hexacorallia class. I use to have rhodactis grab shrimp and eat them. It was really cool. Hence why they are commonly referred to as anemones
You don't see mant opaque white tunicates, I say spongeMushrooms are not anemones, no. They're more closely related to anemones than corals, but they aren't anemones, any more than a coyote is a dog because they're related. Misnomers are misnomers no matter how common they are, and using an incorrect name for something helps nobody.
OP, those are probably sponges. There's an easy way to test if they're sponges or tunicates- just give them a good poke. If they retract, they're tunicates. If not, they're sponges.
Thanks Prof!Hence... you should still refrain from repeating incorrect information.