What is this creature
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Looks like a variant of a Pseudocorynactis caribbeorum. A lot like ones I have seen while diving near Fuertaventura in the Canary Islands.
Or as some call them, ball anemones.
They are actually not an anemone. They are a mushroom. They are 100% reef safe and cool little critters.
Sadly most end up being killed, as they are easily confused with majanos.
Or as some call them, ball anemones.
They are actually not an anemone. They are a mushroom. They are 100% reef safe and cool little critters.
Sadly most end up being killed, as they are easily confused with majanos.
CanuckReefer
Simple...Salt, Water, LR, Lighting and Flow.
Ok......sidetrack....I have been looking there as a diver of many years. Tell me I should go there and why? I know there's not quite the coral species but the critters I see on their local dive operators sites say heck yes. Angel sharks being one....lots of Gorgonians I understand, and eels out of every crevice.....plus it's Spain so thats always awesome....
For anyone that knows me, they will understand my reply.
2 words.
ANEMONE FIELD!!!!!!!!
This is why I made it a destination to go diving.
Just west of a beach in Palmas named Morro Jable is a cool dive spot. Tons and tons of anemones.
Just east is small moray reef and big moray reef. They are all easy dive sites.
For a more challenging dive, head northeast and closer to Palmas to dive Cupadera or Las Salinas. That is where the gorgs are. They a little more challenging and along the rock part of the coast. No sand there. Awesome underwater outcrops, rock formations and some of the largest red gorg colonies I have ever seen.
CanuckReefer
Simple...Salt, Water, LR, Lighting and Flow.
Good, good....ok I did not know the Anemones were so prolific. That combined with the other species sells me, especially the gorgs. Thanks..
CanuckReefer
Simple...Salt, Water, LR, Lighting and Flow.
Which also leads me to sidetrack again (sorry OP) ....have you ever dove out Pacific NW? I thought I saw incredible Anemones in Tahiti. Not till Vancouver Island....my word. That and the Starfish. I was darn cold at midway through every dive but it was off charts for me I couldn't count the variety....would go back again.
