Resolved ID on two corals

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  1. malac0da13

    malac0da13 Torch Coral

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    Any ideas on the names of these two corals?

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  3. GuitarMan89

    GuitarMan89 Giant Squid

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    The first one looks like a acropora tortuosa. I dont' see a coral in the second pic, unless it's that rock looking thing in the center. Can you get a better pic?
     
  4. NeighborTomita

    NeighborTomita Banned

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    #2 looks like some putty were a frag once was...
     
  5. GuitarMan89

    GuitarMan89 Giant Squid

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    Agreed
     
  6. drew3

    drew3 Blue Ringed Angel

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    2nd is a superman montipora
     
  7. stylaster

    stylaster Gigas Clam

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    first is an acropora, second looks like hair algae to me and a piece of putty
     
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  9. malac0da13

    malac0da13 Torch Coral

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    Ok I attached two closer pictures of the coral. Its been kinda irritated lately so the green things havent opened up really.
     

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  10. amcarrig

    amcarrig Super Moderator

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    Looks like a small toadstool leather coral to me.
     
  11. GreyGhost

    GreyGhost Purple Spiny Lobster

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    Agreed.
     
  12. Tangster

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    The acro looks weak and starved for water quality and more lighting , Water looks to be lacking in Ca and Carbonates and just looks bad all the green on the rocks . I would not give the acro much chance unless the conditions are fixed to its liking and the leather . That would be fine in there .