Lots of new Coral needs ID's

went to the MASC Holiday Coral Sale in Loveland, Co last sunday and got some really cool corals! I just couldnt remember what
they were named when i got them home.
Can someone help?
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1. palythoa sp.
2. zoanthus sp.
3. maybe a favia
4. acanthastrea lordhowensis
5. acanthastrea lordhowensis
6. caulastrea curvata
7. zoanthus sp.
8. green star polyps mixed with palythoa sp.

hope this helps

 

Great looking corals by the way, they all look very healthy.

 

good to know. thanks NeighborTom

 

No problem, I hope you weren't looking for "designer" names. I personally stay away from them. When trading/selling with other reefers you can pick up quite a hassle from others wanting a rare "LE whatchamacallit" with lineage to boot. In my honest opinion naming corals with all the bells and whistles was one of the biggest downfalls to this hobby, I don't really care where your sister's friend's uncle's girlfriend acquired that LE pumpkin patch, I like the coral, but not the named price tag

 

Lol yea the names piss me off too

 

you think the acanthastrea and favia will do ok under Power Compacts?

 

If those pictures are them already in your tank they look fantastic no need to worry. Although I do not know how well they will grow under pc's. I would imagine the acan's would fair quite well if fed often, the "favia" I am unsure of.

 

Very nice finds. The acans should be fine. I would try to get the favia up a little higher in the tank. Maybe mid way to start.

 

alrighty i will move it up a bit. Should i leave the acans on the sand bed?