im not sure what this is but i dont have a pic yet

[1201139]

i just noticed today that there is a very small tan looking polyp on my live rock and i was wondering if a mushroom can be seeded in ur tank with out ever putting a mushroom in the tank?

 

[qwik]

It all depends where the rock came from before it was put into your system . Anything and everything can pop up from live rock . Google a picture for aptasia,if that is it remove the polyp,they will spread real fast . Hopefully it will be something good.

 

[JohnS_323]

I agree with Qwik. A tan polyp appearing out of no where has all the makings of aiptasia. If it is, you'll definitely want to get rid of it quickly.

 

[daveh285]

Pictures always help, check out the picture of the pineapple sponge from redfish, http://www.njreefers.org/joomla/index.php?option=com_smf&Itemid=26&topic=14773.msg136693#msg136693 a lot of times they just appear and then disappear.

 

[1201139]

its not aiptasia, it almost looks like a pineapple sponge but its flat for right now.

 

[1201139]

it actually looks like a very small elephant's ear

 

[Scottyrock]

if you do get aptasia or the mojano anemones poppin up i suggest joes juice or peppermint shrimp (or both). i have been told from many people that if you cut the anemone or scrape it off it will release clones into the water.

 

[1201139]

good to know