not sure what coral i have

hey guys my mum got me some coral the other day for a gift but ive no idea what it is or how i should care for it can some1 please help out?
cheers

 

The first image is a soft coral, sometimes called a tree coral, or a type of leather. A very easy coral for beginners.

Tree Coral, Assorted

The other I believe is a Gorgonian, what type I can not say for sure. Can be very difficult to care for depending on it's ability to perform photosynthesis.

 

+1 If the polyps on the Gorgonian are brown it is not necessary to feed it (Mostly Photosynthetic). If they are white it will need to be fed regularly(Non Photosynthetic).

 

The gorgonian was not attached to a rock so I placed it in a hole in my live rock so it's sort of jamed in there not attached is that ok for it. And yeah the polyps are brown .... Meaning the feather like things on its branches .? Sorry like I said I'm very new to corals
Oh and thank you for replying guys

 

+1 on the Georgian ID, I would feed it reguraly just to be safe until you know for sure. Great looking colors on it.

 

If they are brown you are good to go. You can still feed it if you like but it isn't really necessary. Make sure you keep it in an area with strong flow. You can get some super glue gel and attach the base to a rock to keep it secure.Good luck with it.8)

 

Looks like a Lamarck's Gorgonian. Hardy, but you need to place it low in the tank under very high flow.

 

Like Vinny said keep it in strong flow. If algae forms on the tissue it will die. From the pics it looks to be Psuedoterogorgia elisabethae.

They love high light and flow. They also appreciate some micro-food in the water once in while. My gorgs go bonkers over reef chili.

Good luck with it! If it takes off they are easily fragged by simply snipping a branch and attaching it to another rock in your tank.

 

If it has brown polyps it is Photosynthetic and actually will do quite well at the top or middle depending on the light source.

Here's a pic of mine a few inches from the surface under 4 54W T5HO's.

 

I think its a Purple Whip common around Florida. I've had one under low flow and moderate/low light for years. Very hardy and pretty imo.