what kind of coral is this?

[rthompson14]

I just bought it 2 hours ago, acclimated him for 45 minutes and placed in tank....I seem to remember him not being so bunched or clenched in the store. Is bottom tank placement and moderate water flow ok for this fella? and whats his name?

 

[larrypueblo]

looks like colt if it is I can be very evasive I know took for ever to get it out of my tank

 

[rthompson14]

So I just tested my water...

1.024 salinity with a refractometer
0 Ammonia
8.2 Ph
0 Nitrite
5.0ppm nitrate

 

[PSU4ME]

So I just tested my water...

1.024 salinity with a refractometer
0 Ammonia
8.2 Ph
0 Nitrite
5.0ppm nitrate

That looks good

 

[rthompson14]

maybe im being too cautious. but it appears that he is releasing a small cloud of "dust" every 10 minutes or so, maybe its something else getting kicked up, or maybe he is dissolving? sorry if i sound like such a noob

 

[frisbee]

Kenya tree.

It's probably still getting used to your tank, but these corals are actually very durable.

 

[rthompson14]

awsome, that make me feel alot better. I get so worried whenever I add something new to the tank

 

[jimv]

Looks like a Kenya Tree.

 

[saltfan]

+1 on the Kenya tree

 

[Maprik]

I'm a little worried about all that Caulerpa I'm seeing. That stuff is a nightmare to control and will try to take over your tank...

 

[frisbee]

Halimeda. (calcium based)

http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2004-04/nftt/index.php