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Discussion in 'Coral' started by bouraganes, Sep 30, 2006.

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  1. bouraganes

    bouraganes Peppermint Shrimp

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    I just picked up a new baby at my favorite lfs, check em out- let me warn you ahead of time a professional photogragher I am not!
     

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  2. amcarrig

    amcarrig Super Moderator

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    Can't tell if it's xenia, clove polyps or a pipe organ? :
     
    amcarrig, Sep 30, 2006
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  3. mushroom_man

    mushroom_man Bubble Tip Anemone

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    looks like pulsing xenias
     
    mushroom_man, Oct 25, 2006
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  4. jonathan

    jonathan Aiptasia Anemone

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    looks like elongated xenia to me....how are the stalks attached or rising from the LR?
     
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  5. coral reefer

    coral reefer Giant Squid

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    If it looks like stalks and branches, it is a form of Xenia. If it has calcareous dark red tube like skeleton then it is Tubipora musica(organ-pipe coral). If it has polyps that rise up from the base(mat) then it is probably a form of Anthelia. If it has a reddish-violet mat it is Pachyclavularia. Clavulaira spp. usually look like ferns or palm trees, however this species is very difficult to identify even for experts. Usually this genus is classified as another genus.
     
    coral reefer, Oct 25, 2006
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  6. RCBruce

    RCBruce Astrea Snail

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    reguardless, nice addition!
     
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  7. bouraganes

    bouraganes Peppermint Shrimp

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    thanks - its an pink pulsing Xenia - sorry agin my current camera is good for as tank shot but doesn't do very well on the closeups!
     
    bouraganes, Oct 30, 2006
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