Coral ID - Help

ghostwolf

ghostwolf

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I have (2) pictures that are of the same coral. We ordered a Chili Coral (Nephthyigorgia sp) but it seems to look more like a Strawberry Carnation (Dendronephthya) when I looked at E Borneman's Corals book. The first pic was taken when we initally put it in the tank and the second one is after we moved it to a less lighted area. Depending on species - does any one know if this is a "nite-bloomer" as in it fully extends prior to actinic/mh coming on - we noticed it fully upright this am before the lights came on & it was about 6" tall. Any opinions are always welcome!

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Please disregard the sand on the coral - Digger was hard at work today!

Lin
 
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STAR RIDGE

New Member
looks like a chili to me. does it extend yellow-white polyps a few hours after lights go out? it should also expand its size to at least double its daylight size.
 
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SueT

Active Member
looks just like a chili coral to me too. I had one back before my sps bug bit me and mine was not near as nice as this one is.. Congrats..
 
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