Pink Lightning Info?

johnd4g · 05/13/2007, 05:56 PM

I recently got a frag of a Pink Lightning coral from a friend. He didn't know the scientific name. I've been hunting for info on this coral, but have been coming up empty handed. It's supposed to be rare, and slow growing. The individual polyps are about an inch to an inch and a half tall. I've had it in my 25 gallon nano for about 2 weeks and it seems to be doing well and looks just as healthy as it's mother colony did when I got it. It's under a 250w DE HQI 14k light and is located about half way up the tank. Under actinic lighting it has a pink line running thru each "petal" of its flower-like head. I would appreciate any information anyone has on this coral.
Thanks!

Icefire · 05/13/2007, 09:12 PM

anthelia?

dc_909 · 05/13/2007, 09:48 PM

Very easy to keep. Likes moderate flow.

Nitro350Z · 05/13/2007, 09:49 PM

Pics a bit blurry, try getting a better shot. Use a macro setting if you can.

My guess would be some type of anthelia or something similar like Icefire suggested. Seen a small frag of those at the LFS but didnt ask what it was.

johnd4g · 05/15/2007, 12:55 PM

Thanks for your help! Anthelia it is. I searched for anthelia in the photo gallery and found a few photos that match what I have. Also I found a few postings here on RC where folks had problems with clown fish hosting in them and the anthelia suffering because of it. I had planned to get a clown for this tank, so now I'm rethinking that plan.
Thanks again!

seapug · 05/15/2007, 05:15 PM

It's a Clavularia or "Clove Polyp". Some are all brown and rather dull, others have bright green centers and colored "arms". Looks like you got a good one.

Look here:

http://www.wetwebmedia.com/clavulariids.htm

sabbath · 05/15/2007, 06:09 PM

I have a white one. Watch that it does not get a direct hit from a power head. I have and then it will start to separate from the rock and spread all over the tank. It does need soom flow though. Have it so it is lightly waving around. Medium flow type thing. It loves it. Meduim light to.

05/13/2007, 05:56 PM	#1
johnd4g Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Slidell, LA Posts: 159	Pink Lightning Info? I recently got a frag of a Pink Lightning coral from a friend. He didn't know the scientific name. I've been hunting for info on this coral, but have been coming up empty handed. It's supposed to be rare, and slow growing. The individual polyps are about an inch to an inch and a half tall. I've had it in my 25 gallon nano for about 2 weeks and it seems to be doing well and looks just as healthy as it's mother colony did when I got it. It's under a 250w DE HQI 14k light and is located about half way up the tank. Under actinic lighting it has a pink line running thru each "petal" of its flower-like head. I would appreciate any information anyone has on this coral. Thanks! __________________ * John * Current Tank Info: 120 gal mixed reef, 25 gal nano

05/13/2007, 09:12 PM	#2
Icefire Seasoned reefer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: In Quebec, Canada Posts: 3,653	anthelia? __________________ Temp 80F, PH 8.5-8.0, Alk 6.8-7.2, Ca 430, Mg 1700, NO3 0-0.25, PO4 0.04, 34.4 PPT Lights @ 100% all others, 35% White Current Tank Info: 60g Cube, 120lbs live rocks, Hydra52 2x120W, 2 MP40+ 1 MP10 @ 70%, Phosban 550 GFO+Carbon, 200W Heater, SWC Skimmer, Kalk ATO, 150 gpd RODI

05/15/2007, 12:55 PM	#5
johnd4g Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Slidell, LA Posts: 159	Thanks for your help! Anthelia it is. I searched for anthelia in the photo gallery and found a few photos that match what I have. Also I found a few postings here on RC where folks had problems with clown fish hosting in them and the anthelia suffering because of it. I had planned to get a clown for this tank, so now I'm rethinking that plan. Thanks again! __________________ * John * Current Tank Info: 120 gal mixed reef, 25 gal nano

05/15/2007, 05:15 PM	#6
seapug Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: 4980 ft. Posts: 7,954 Blog Entries: 1	It's a Clavularia or "Clove Polyp". Some are all brown and rather dull, others have bright green centers and colored "arms". Looks like you got a good one. Look here: http://www.wetwebmedia.com/clavulariids.htm __________________ insert clever saying here. Current Tank Info: 200 gallon custom Marineland DD peninsular tank. LPS dominated mixed reef. Previous 90 gallon mixed reef TOTM April 2009.

05/13/2007, 09:48 PM	#3
dc_909 Moved On Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Murrieta, CA Posts: 3,260	Very easy to keep. Likes moderate flow.

05/13/2007, 09:49 PM	#4
Nitro350Z Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 72	Pics a bit blurry, try getting a better shot. Use a macro setting if you can. My guess would be some type of anthelia or something similar like Icefire suggested. Seen a small frag of those at the LFS but didnt ask what it was.

05/15/2007, 06:09 PM	#7
sabbath Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Twin City's Mn. Posts: 1,771	I have a white one. Watch that it does not get a direct hit from a power head. I have and then it will start to separate from the rock and spread all over the tank. It does need soom flow though. Have it so it is lightly waving around. Medium flow type thing. It loves it. Meduim light to.