ID needed on two SPS coral. One ORA.

Discussion in 'SPS Corals' started by Claic Yuzolt, Jan 6, 2011.

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  1. Claic Yuzolt

    Claic Yuzolt Bubble Tip Anemone

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    Here are the two pieces. Just wanted some ID's please. Thanks.

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    Claic Yuzolt, Jan 6, 2011
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  2. jonjonwells

    jonjonwells Great Blue Whale

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    1st Montipora Undata
    2nd Montipora Digitata ? Polyps look like it, but growth is odd. Lots of encrusting is throwing me off.
     
    jonjonwells, Jan 6, 2011
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  3. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    Don't most corals cover the plug/base first? They need to establish a strong base before they can "grow up" / outward.
     
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  4. jonjonwells

    jonjonwells Great Blue Whale

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    Most do, but Digitatas tend to grow up very quickly. They tend to be a very fragile coral. Mine has been broken many times by fish swimming for food.
     
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  5. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    Hmm..that's interesting.
     
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  6. stylaster

    stylaster Gigas Clam

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    i think the last one is the ora purple stylophora, first looks like montipora spongodes
     
    stylaster, Jan 6, 2011
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