Can I get an ID on this? Thinking it's some sort of gorgonian? Is it photosynthetic?

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  1. zimmertr

    zimmertr Plankton

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    Here's a picture

    I'm thinking it's either a gorgonian or a light deprived Kenya Tree. Any ideas?
     
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  2. scvc

    scvc Bristle Worm

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    Kenya tree
     
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  3. oldfishkeeper

    oldfishkeeper Giant Squid

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    +1^^
     
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  4. Todd_Sails

    Todd_Sails Giant Squid

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    Looks more like my gorgonean, the branching one, than my Kenya.
    Kenya's have wider stalks and a wide common base. ?
     
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  5. 1.0reef

    1.0reef Giant Squid

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    Not a leather coral such as a kenya tree
    Gorg
     
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  6. diverdan

    diverdan Bangghai Cardinal

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    ID say some sort of branching gorg.
    Are you sure you should be driving and reefing?
     
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  7. zimmertr

    zimmertr Plankton

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    Me? What do you mean?
     
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  8. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    It is a dry heat, yeah right !
    He is kidding, reefing humor is sometime a little dry.

    I have to agree, although I do not know the specific type: Branching Gorgonian.

    I will look around and see what I can find.


    Welcome to 3reef. :)
     
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  9. zimmertr

    zimmertr Plankton

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    It's in my tank now. Here are some better pictures: Photo Album - Imgur

    Any idea of the exact type?
     
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  10. Vinnyboombatz

    Vinnyboombatz Giant Squid

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    Photosynthetic.What color are the stalks when polyps are closed?It is hard to tell by your pics.:confused:
     
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