One of the Largest Torch Corals I have seen!

Discussion in 'Coral' started by Clutch, Jul 24, 2009.

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  1. Validity

    Validity Skunk Shrimp

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    My LFS Has a bigger/more head hammer then that, Ill get a pic next time i go up their and work.
     
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  3. Clutch

    Clutch Astrea Snail

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    I guess I have never seen a purple/green hammer like this, only a torch and frogspawn.
     
  4. Clutch

    Clutch Astrea Snail

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    But then again...Purple tip Green Hammer coral... - Reef Sanctuary Might need to change the topic title! ;) This is VERY close to what my coral looks like...Thank you to the folks identifying this.
     
  5. PackLeader

    PackLeader Giant Squid

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    Well then your other torches are not torches ;) I can guarantee you with 100% certainty that is not a torch. Torches have very small, perfectly round bulbs at the end of the tentacles. Hammers are very elongated and shaped like, well, the head of a hammer ;) Frogspawns are right in between the two.
     
  6. GuitarMan89

    GuitarMan89 Giant Squid

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    No matter what it is, it's a great looking coral. May I ask how much?
     
  7. Newreef15

    Newreef15 Horrid Stonefish

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    if that is a hammer which i think it is u dont want ur clowns in there they will tear it up big time
     
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  9. dirtydavenkc

    dirtydavenkc Purple Spiny Lobster

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    i was wondering as well how much you paid for it
     
  10. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    I agree that it is a Hammer Coral and not a Torch. Torches also have long tentacles. I am too curious on the price.
    This is a pic of a torch.......top left hand corner
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    Luna
     
  11. madlarkin

    madlarkin Peppermint Shrimp

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    I have a small purple/neon hammer in my tank and I love it. Out of curiosity what are they asking for that beast?
     
  12. the fisherman

    the fisherman Vlamingii Tang

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    looks just like the one I have now, I feed it brine every week anyway nice buy.