Some new ones-need ID on one

Discussion in 'Coral' started by Robman, Jul 11, 2009.

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  1. Robman

    Robman Great White Shark

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    I got this orange sponge about three weeks ago--doing great so far.

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    Just got home with 2 more. The first one is a birdsnest.

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    They told me this one is a Monipora?? SP?? What do you think?

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    The birdsnest was 9.99 and the Monipora was 18.00.
     
    Robman, Jul 11, 2009
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  2. divott

    divott Giant Squid

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    that top pic looks like a monti. the bottom looks like an acropora. im rpobably wrong in identification, just my uneducated guesses. they are all beautiful tho rob
     
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  3. Robman

    Robman Great White Shark

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    Thanks...Anyone else know for sure???:)
     
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  4. Blue Falcon

    Blue Falcon Fire Goby

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    I agree with the Montipora and Acropora
     
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  5. schackmel

    schackmel Giant Squid

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    IMo the first one is a pink birdsnest, the second one is an acro
     
    schackmel, Jul 12, 2009
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  6. GuitarMan89

    GuitarMan89 Giant Squid

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    This is right, it's definitely not a montipora.
     
    GuitarMan89, Jul 12, 2009
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  7. madlarkin

    madlarkin Peppermint Shrimp

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    The first picture looks like an orange fan sponge, the second is a birdsnest and the third looks like some sort of acropora. Do you have better pictures? The birdsnest and acro look really bleached out.
     
    madlarkin, Jul 12, 2009
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  8. Robman

    Robman Great White Shark

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    I believe everyone is right about the acro, however, I dont think it is bleached due to the fact that the mother colony was the same color (White with purplish tips) I have also just googled pics of acros, and there are some that are this color. I hope it is ok as I really like it. I dont know what you are seeing on the birdsnest. I looked at the picture again and seems like it has good color. Can you elaborate?? I appreciate all your input--Corals are still baffling to me!!!!:)
     
    Robman, Jul 12, 2009
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  9. wastemanagement

    wastemanagement Eyelash Blennie

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    Pinkbirdsnest and Tri color Acropora nice size for the price too:)
     
    wastemanagement, Jul 12, 2009
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