Unresolved A couple corals I picked up

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  1. JK901

    JK901 Skunk Shrimp

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    Don't know exactly what they are. ImageUploadedByTapatalk1335579069.401735.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1335579086.018411.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1335579097.947319.jpg
     
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  3. schackmel

    schackmel Giant Squid

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    first one appears to be a milipora of some type.
    Second one is either a alvelopora or gonipora (have to wait until it opens more)\
    third is a type of acropora.

    Unfortunatly i can not tell the specifics due to the lighting........sure someone else will know
     
  4. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    1 and 3 are acroporas but I do not know the species. You have them placed properly up top.

    Number two really can't tell with the polyps retracted but I am thinking goniopora.
     
  5. Zander

    Zander Spaghetti Worm

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    Helps if you describe what color they are so we can accurately ID them for you.
     
  6. skurious

    skurious Sailfin Tang

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    I would say gonipora on the 2nd one. I have one and it looks like that after moving it or something like that. when it opens up more it will be easier to tell.
     
  7. IvIountainman

    IvIountainman Spaghetti Worm

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    I would guess 2nd to be green goniopora, but can't be positive. I can say they seldom survive after being cut in half, and prove to be dificult to keep. I have one and it does well but i have to continuely dust it with detris and junk once a week. Litterly using a oven baster and sucking up sand muck and squirting it all over.
     
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  9. JK901

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    The goniopora looks better today. It isn't really green though. He is the first acro too. It is green with bright blue at the top.