ID please

deaclauderdale · 05-11-2007, 09:24 PM

I don't know what this is growing on the side of my clams shell

Acro sp?? I may have identified this coral but I want to make sure

here's the link to what I think it is
http://www.melevsreef.com/id/sps.html
distichopora sp?

This coral was found grwoing on the base of the coral previously pictured

mps9506 · 05-11-2007, 09:53 PM

The thing on the side of the clam looks kind of like a tunicate of some type maybe.
I'm not sure what type of Acro you have, looks like you are on the right track. Keep in mind it is nearly impossible to id them to the species level just by looking at them. I would say you are pretty close with your guess though.

The last photo looks like it could be a monti. It's difficult to tell from the angle the photo is taken from thhough. Would need a shot with the polyps retracted.

cheeks69 · 05-11-2007, 11:00 PM

It could also be an A. Granulosa.

Acropora granulosa

charlesr1958 · 05-12-2007, 12:00 AM

A colonial tunicate

An Acropora species, which no one could tell you a species by a photo alone, even with a skeletal examination, it could be near impossible to species ID. Keep in mind, acropora are capable of interbreeding creating hybrids. Even Charles Veron (of the aims site) has stated that he has all but given up trying to ID acroporas now, if he can't and won't do it, that should be a big hint...lol

Last photo, no idea, too small, not close enough of a photo to take a guess.

Chuck

Boomer · 05-12-2007, 03:03 AM

Even Charles Veron (of the aims site) has stated that he has all but given up trying to ID acroporas now, if he can't and won't do it, that should be a big hint

I believe I made that statment a few months back and it is even worse for reef tank acro's

deaclauderdale · 05-12-2007, 04:09 AM

Quite interesting, I will get a better pic of what I belive is a montipora (encrsuting) green body brown polyps tomorrow.

mps9506 · 05-13-2007, 10:14 AM

The important thing with acros is knowing what "type" of acro it is and determining what type of flow and light it will thrive under. "Deepwater" acros a re becoming quite popular and certain types are way more hardy than others. Also knowing what general shape it will grow into will help ya out.
Table acros like Efflos, solis etc. may need to be fragged often since it can be difficult to provied appropriate flow through the entire colony once they start growing out and it is quite common to see dead spots develop in the middle.
Mille's and the like are typically hardier with their thick coat of sklime and polyps.
The list goes on and on...

deaclauderdale · 05-13-2007, 10:38 PM

Thanx mps9506, but I'm having a hard time figuring this one out. I will say that it's doing well tought since I recently spotted polyps opening on it. I need to purchase soem more resource books and educate myself further.

05-11-2007, 09:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
deaclauderdale Posting & Toasting! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lancaster,California Posts: 2,095 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	ID please I don't know what this is growing on the side of my clams shell Acro sp?? I may have identified this coral but I want to make sure here's the link to what I think it is http://www.melevsreef.com/id/sps.html distichopora sp? This coral was found grwoing on the base of the coral previously pictured __________________ 100 Gal w/ 55 Gal Sump, (2) 250 watt MH's, 220 watts VHO, Fish: Lawnmower Blenny, Pair Ocellaris Clowns, Royal Gramma, Yellow Watchman Goby, Rainsford Goby Coral: Neon Green Candycane, Brown Candy Cane, Purple and Blue Candycane, GSP-green, Palythoas, Montipora Digita (Green and Purple), Montipora Nodosa, Acro's, Neon Green Favia, Sun Coral, Cynaria, Zoanthids Shrimp: Skunk Cleaner Shrimp, 2 Peppermint Shrimp, Tiger Pistol Shrimp Clam: (2) Crocea, That's what I love about saltwater tanks. You get God's best!!

05-11-2007, 09:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
mps9506 Totally stoked dude Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 7,518 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: ID please The thing on the side of the clam looks kind of like a tunicate of some type maybe. I'm not sure what type of Acro you have, looks like you are on the right track. Keep in mind it is nearly impossible to id them to the species level just by looking at them. I would say you are pretty close with your guess though. The last photo looks like it could be a monti. It's difficult to tell from the angle the photo is taken from thhough. Would need a shot with the polyps retracted. __________________ Mike "The Bandwith Bandit" Help Build Reefpedia Premium Membership Available! Support Reef Sanctuary Sponsors

05-11-2007, 11:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
cheeks69 Wannabe Guru Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northeast Posts: 6,855 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: ID please It could also be an A. Granulosa. Acropora granulosa __________________ Robert My Cube “A spirit is manifest in the laws of the Universe—a spirit vastly superior to that of man, and one in the face of which we with our modest powers must feel humble.” Albert Einstein

05-12-2007, 12:00 AM	#4 (permalink)
charlesr1958 Sea Pen Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mactan Island, The Philippines Posts: 329 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: ID please A colonial tunicate An Acropora species, which no one could tell you a species by a photo alone, even with a skeletal examination, it could be near impossible to species ID. Keep in mind, acropora are capable of interbreeding creating hybrids. Even Charles Veron (of the aims site) has stated that he has all but given up trying to ID acroporas now, if he can't and won't do it, that should be a big hint...lol Last photo, no idea, too small, not close enough of a photo to take a guess. Chuck __________________ __________________________________________ Chuck's Addiction Reef & Reef Aquarium Articles and Links

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Boomer Reef Sanctuary's Mr. Wizard Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Duluth, Minnesota Posts: 2,204 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: ID please Even Charles Veron (of the aims site) has stated that he has all but given up trying to ID acroporas now, if he can't and won't do it, that should be a big hint I believe I made that statment a few months back and it is even worse for reef tank acro's __________________ Boomer Want to Talk Chemistry ! The Reef Chemistry Forum Want to See More ! The Coral Realm If you See Me Running You Better Catch-Up An explosion can be defined as a loud noise, accompanied by the sudden going away of things, from a place where they use to be.

05-12-2007, 04:09 AM	#6 (permalink)
deaclauderdale Posting & Toasting! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lancaster,California Posts: 2,095 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: ID please Quite interesting, I will get a better pic of what I belive is a montipora (encrsuting) green body brown polyps tomorrow. __________________ 100 Gal w/ 55 Gal Sump, (2) 250 watt MH's, 220 watts VHO, Fish: Lawnmower Blenny, Pair Ocellaris Clowns, Royal Gramma, Yellow Watchman Goby, Rainsford Goby Coral: Neon Green Candycane, Brown Candy Cane, Purple and Blue Candycane, GSP-green, Palythoas, Montipora Digita (Green and Purple), Montipora Nodosa, Acro's, Neon Green Favia, Sun Coral, Cynaria, Zoanthids Shrimp: Skunk Cleaner Shrimp, 2 Peppermint Shrimp, Tiger Pistol Shrimp Clam: (2) Crocea, That's what I love about saltwater tanks. You get God's best!!

05-13-2007, 10:14 AM	#7 (permalink)
mps9506 Totally stoked dude Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 7,518 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: ID please The important thing with acros is knowing what "type" of acro it is and determining what type of flow and light it will thrive under. "Deepwater" acros a re becoming quite popular and certain types are way more hardy than others. Also knowing what general shape it will grow into will help ya out. Table acros like Efflos, solis etc. may need to be fragged often since it can be difficult to provied appropriate flow through the entire colony once they start growing out and it is quite common to see dead spots develop in the middle. Mille's and the like are typically hardier with their thick coat of sklime and polyps. The list goes on and on... __________________ Mike "The Bandwith Bandit" Help Build Reefpedia Premium Membership Available! Support Reef Sanctuary Sponsors

05-13-2007, 10:38 PM	#8 (permalink)
deaclauderdale Posting & Toasting! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lancaster,California Posts: 2,095 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: ID please Thanx mps9506, but I'm having a hard time figuring this one out. I will say that it's doing well tought since I recently spotted polyps opening on it. I need to purchase soem more resource books and educate myself further. __________________ 100 Gal w/ 55 Gal Sump, (2) 250 watt MH's, 220 watts VHO, Fish: Lawnmower Blenny, Pair Ocellaris Clowns, Royal Gramma, Yellow Watchman Goby, Rainsford Goby Coral: Neon Green Candycane, Brown Candy Cane, Purple and Blue Candycane, GSP-green, Palythoas, Montipora Digita (Green and Purple), Montipora Nodosa, Acro's, Neon Green Favia, Sun Coral, Cynaria, Zoanthids Shrimp: Skunk Cleaner Shrimp, 2 Peppermint Shrimp, Tiger Pistol Shrimp Clam: (2) Crocea, That's what I love about saltwater tanks. You get God's best!!

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