Please ID Coral

Discussion in 'ID This!' started by ComputerJohn, Nov 12, 2011.

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  1. ComputerJohn

    ComputerJohn Panda Puffer

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    I got this coral in a package deal I bought. What is it? I know its a stoney coral.



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  2. Vinnyboombatz

    Vinnyboombatz Giant Squid

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    Looks like Tooth Coral (Galaxea spp.) .
     
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  3. doylef4i

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    Looks like a pocillopora.
     
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  4. ferretfish

    ferretfish Sea Dragon

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    galexea coral.very buetiful and very aggresive
     
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  6. ComputerJohn

    ComputerJohn Panda Puffer

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    Thanks for the replys, but its not galexea coral. It's skeleton is like a tree with branches. I'll take a pic when its sleeping.

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  7. proreefer

    proreefer Feather Star

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    it is a pocillipora damicormis



    looks just like mine


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    Dingo Giant Squid

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    100% poccilipora
    Known to spawn in captivity often and you will have babies popping up everywhere.
     
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  9. ComputerJohn

    ComputerJohn Panda Puffer

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    Yup that's it. Doylef4i and you were correct. The only thing is when I researched pocillipora, I didn't see anything like ours.

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  10. ComputerJohn

    ComputerJohn Panda Puffer

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    Hello brother. Thanks, ok is this good or is this going to try and take over the tank? Also, how's the doser.

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