08can-am March 17, 2014 Share March 17, 2014 I got this sps in a trade from a fruend. I have no clue. It has neon tips with a blue base. Any ideas?? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08can-am March 17, 2014 Author Share March 17, 2014 40 views and no guesses? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YHSublime March 17, 2014 Share March 17, 2014 Sorry, I'm terrible with ID's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08can-am March 17, 2014 Author Share March 17, 2014 Me too. I dont know half the stuff in my tank. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy G March 18, 2014 Share March 18, 2014 Looks to be a coral! Sorry no help here :( Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crob5965 March 18, 2014 Share March 18, 2014 Looks to be a coral! Sorry no help here :( Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk and the winner is ^ THIS GUY!!! classic, that's something I would say Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crob5965 March 18, 2014 Share March 18, 2014 I guess you can name it after yourself and sell it as some exotic piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JR-Tanked150 March 18, 2014 Share March 18, 2014 Sorry no idea what it is, but nice looking coral. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freshfins March 18, 2014 Share March 18, 2014 It's an Acropora. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YHSublime March 18, 2014 Share March 18, 2014 Sorry Barry, I thought you might get some serious answers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davelin315 March 20, 2014 Share March 20, 2014 I am thinking an Acropora samoensis or Acropora chesterfieldensis based on the presence of a well defined axial corallite and regularly sized and spaced radial corallites. Notice that they are individual round corallites raised above the surface of the coral branch and are not cupped in any way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RW09903 March 20, 2014 Share March 20, 2014 Acropora desalwii??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davelin315 March 20, 2014 Share March 20, 2014 Desalwii is more of a tabling/plating species with thinner branches and corallites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sen5241b March 20, 2014 Share March 20, 2014 Its surprising how often even marine biologists have trouble ID'ing corals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08can-am March 20, 2014 Author Share March 20, 2014 Lets name it! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marinap March 20, 2014 Share March 20, 2014 Could be this http://coral.aims.gov.au/factsheet.jsp?speciesCode=0927 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taiscici March 20, 2014 Share March 20, 2014 Looks like divaricata. Whatever it is it's a nice piece. http://www.baliaquarium.net/1-28-15/gallery/acropora-divaricata-pink-tips.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davelin315 March 20, 2014 Share March 20, 2014 Even when you have a good idea the growth pattern can be very different in captivity (or in the wild) depending on flow and lighting. Best way to ID is to use a piece of skeleton. Like Marina, I use the AIMS website. Veron's coral books are also great, but it don't have that one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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