New Corals - need IDs on a couple

[rharlow]

Just got these in today, I know some but want to double check ID as well as a couple I do not have an ID, but maybe a guess. Thanks

Chip

First up - Alveopora?

 

[rharlow]

Favia

 

[rharlow]

Micromussa?? Also, on this piece, there are several small oval whitish slits with these thread like tentacles that pulse in and out. What could these be? Thanks

 

[rharlow]

Pectinia

Question, will this piece be ok with part of it under an overhang?

 

[rharlow]

Another Favia??? Common name Pineapple Coral?

 

[PTucker]

Micromussa?? Also, on this piece, there are several small oval whitish slits with these thread like tentacles that pulse in and out. What could these be? Thanks

those are likely a worm that hitchhikes on lps polyps, I have been told they are not damaging but cant speak from personal experience, nor do I know how fast they multiply. My 2 cents,PT

 

[rharlow]

Sebae Anemone - believe it or not, this was the reason for this order. (So, I added some other corals in, to make it worth the shipment) Although I think this guy is bleached out, hopefully I can nurse him to health. He finally seems to have settled in, foot has inflated to lock him in position, and he's no longer rolling and flipping over.

 

[rharlow]

Lastly, Acanthastrea?????

Thanks everyone!!!

Chip

 

[ReeferMedic]

Just got these in today, I know some but want to double check ID as well as a couple I do not have an ID, but maybe a guess. Thanks

Chip

First up - Alveopora?

Yup, 12 tentacles per polyp. If their were 24, it would be a Goni.

 

[Bidadari]

Micromussa?? Also, on this piece, there are several small oval whitish slits with these thread like tentacles that pulse in and out. What could these be? Thanks

Those are probably barnacles. Cool hitchikers.

 

[Duds]

i love that alveopora where did you get it?, good guesses
Thanks
Duds

 

[rharlow]

Micromussa?? Also, on this piece, there are several small oval whitish slits with these thread like tentacles that pulse in and out. What could these be?

those are likely a worm that hitchhikes on lps polyps, I have been told they are not damaging but cant speak from personal experience, nor do I know how fast they multiply. My 2 cents,PT

Those are probably barnacles. Cool hitchikers.

I'd be more willing to think it was a worm. The slit is like between polyps. Not raised up. Looking carefully, the tentacles are shaped in a fan pattern that also seems to rotate and pulse.

Duds - glad to see you posting again! I got the Alveopora from Extreme Corals. I'll be posting my positive experience in the Vendor section.

Chip

 

[billm]

i love that alveopora where did you get it?, good guesses
Thanks
Duds

DUDS IS BAAACK!

 

[NateHanson]

Nice pickups!

I don't know whether that pectinia will be ok or not under that much shade, but be careful that it doesn't collect detritus in that orientation. Might want to put it at a slight angle so the flow can keep it clean. Otherwise you'll have to keep a close eye on it and blow it off when stuff lands on it.

Nate

 

[NateHanson]

DUDS IS BAAACK!

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