Another coral ID ... and this one ain't so easy!

Discussion in 'LPS Corals' started by mmakay, Jun 1, 2005.

to remove this notice and enjoy 3reef content with less ads. 3reef membership is free.

  1. mmakay

    mmakay Feather Duster

    Joined:
    Aug 17, 2004
    Messages:
    222
    Location:
    Santa Clara, CA
    Just got back from the LFS who had this mystery coral in one of the tanks. The owner called a Solapora .... which, of course, I can find no reference to anywhere. Which one of you coral aficionados can help me? :yaknow:
     
    mmakay, Jun 1, 2005
    mmakay, Jun 1, 2005
    #1

    2. Click Here!

  2. Bruce

    Bruce Giant Squid

    Joined:
    Nov 13, 2004
    Messages:
    3,531
    Location:
    Los Angeles, California
    looks to me like some cool green maze brian...but almost like a cuppish shape...awsome!
     
    Bruce, Jun 1, 2005
    Bruce, Jun 1, 2005
    #2
  3. mmakay

    mmakay Feather Duster

    Joined:
    Aug 17, 2004
    Messages:
    222
    Location:
    Santa Clara, CA
    Well, if there had been a prize, I would have to take it for myself!

    This is a coral of the genus Merulina. It's a reletively common lagoon dwelling SPS species. This beauty sounds like a lousy choice for the average reefer, though. ::)

    These quotes are from Aquarium Corals by Eric Borneman:
    "...not at all easy to keep in the aquarium..."
    "They tend to decalcify..."
    "...recession with unknown cause is common, as is bleaching." :eek:

    Oh well!
     
    mmakay, Jun 2, 2005
    mmakay, Jun 2, 2005
    #3
  4. Matt Rogers

    Matt Rogers Kingfish

    Joined:
    Dec 31, 2000
    Messages:
    13,466
    Location:
    Berkeley, CA
    Figures it's a hard coral to keep, it's too damn cool! :eek: 8)
     
    Matt Rogers, Jun 2, 2005
    Matt Rogers, Jun 2, 2005
    #4