Alec's 40gal breeder chronicles!

Discussion in 'Show Off Your Fish Tanks!' started by aw1447, Mar 11, 2011.

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  1. aw1447

    aw1447 Montipora Capricornis

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    Lol I had you in mind when I posted that, I figured you'd like it. It was hugeeee, then he had a little baby one that was like a fraction the size of that one. But thankkk you :)
     
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    starfish2217 Horrid Stonefish

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    aww how sweeeet lol, I do love starfish :) I love it!
     
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    aw1447 Montipora Capricornis

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    Here's a shot of an unknown acro I have, if anyone knows the name please enlighten me.. I've been interested to find out it's real name. Sorry about the image quality, it's the best I can do with what I have hah. The coral is a reddish-orange, you can't really tell the color. My phone just can't really pic up most the colors under the bright lights. So just imagine it's red lol. Then me and my ywg having a lil staring contest, he was working the intimidation factor, as you can see. Haha. Thanks guys.
     

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    Corailline Super Moderator

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    It is a dry heat, yeah right !
    Ok, well I laughed at the YWG, nice catch.

    The sps looks a lot like a Millepora to me. Check it out.

    Strawberry Millepora

    Either way very nice, I like red sps.
     
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    aw1447 Montipora Capricornis

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    Yahh I think your right, that looks exactly like it. Same color and all. Funny the website was selling it as an acro lol.

    Yah I got lucky on that YWG shot there lol, I just HAD to post that one :)
     
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    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Nice shots, the real name of the coral is Acropora millepora.
     
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    aw1447 Montipora Capricornis

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    Ah ha! So I guess the website wasn't totallyy wrong haha. Thanks for the name drop, I really appreciate it!
     
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    2in10 Super Moderator

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    I am glad that you think the scientific name is the real name. LOL

    Milleporas and prostratas are easily confused. Also so are many others since the only way to identify them is a tissue sample under a microscope or a DNA sample.
     
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    aw1447 Montipora Capricornis

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    Well sounds like I'll have to whip out my microscope and DNA testing equip and see what the deal is then! Haha :)
     
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    mitch303 Astrea Snail

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    welcome to 3reef. your tank looks really good, like the scaping!!!