Got some freebies, but need ID

BuddhaKiss · 10/19/2008, 11:27 AM

So I just helped a coworker set up a 150G setup he bought off craigslist with livestock. As payment, he gave me some corals he didn't like. The problem is I have no clue what they are and how to care for them. Can anyone ID these for me?

This one looks like a sps, and looks like its bleaching

I don't know what this is, but was told that it has some type of polyp extension

Any help will be greatly appreciated.

BuddhaKiss · 10/19/2008, 11:08 PM

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Travis L. Stevens · 10/19/2008, 11:15 PM

First) Type of Montipora

Second) Possibly a Pavona or Echinophyllia

Both of which look practically dead with little hope of recovery.

BuddhaKiss · 10/20/2008, 01:15 AM

Yea I thought the first was some type of encrusting montipora. I even told my coworker it was in pretty bad shape and would most likely die...that's why he gave it to me. I don't have much experience with sps (aside from some monti caps), so I don't know if its bleaching or RTN. In any case, I blew it with a turkey baster and looked like some tissue came right off. I'll have to do some research on the 2nd one. Thanks for the info!

Hormigaquatica · 10/20/2008, 02:11 AM

Montipora for sure on the first one. Its in rough shape, but if youre tank is in good shape, I dont see any reason it couldnt recover.

Second one.. the pattern looks a lot like a Lithophyllon to me. Its a little blurry, which is blocking some of the definition (which, if detailed, may lead to a different ID) but from what I can see, Im fairly sure. If thats the case- again, the coral looks a little rough, but not too bad really. I would expect it to recover under good conditions as well.

Just in case the picture is more blurry than I think it is, you may want to look up Mycedium just for comparison. But thats unlikely; Im really thinking Lithophyllon (L. undulatum).

returnofsid · 10/20/2008, 05:29 AM

Montipora will recover just fine if your tank is suitable. Good flow and moderate lighting. Keep up on your Ca, Alk and Mg. Montiporas are pretty much bullet proof and recovery is likely. IF you see any algae growing on it, get rid of the algae quick....even if you have to frag that portion off. If there's any dead spots on it...with NO polyps...put a dab of superglue gel on those spots...This will keep algae from getting a foothold.

BuddhaKiss · 10/20/2008, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Hormigaquatica

Second one.. the pattern looks a lot like a Lithophyllon to me. Its a little blurry, which is blocking some of the definition (which, if detailed, may lead to a different ID) but from what I can see, Im fairly sure. If thats the case- again, the coral looks a little rough, but not too bad really. I would expect it to recover under good conditions as well.

Just in case the picture is more blurry than I think it is, you may want to look up Mycedium just for comparison. But thats unlikely; Im really thinking Lithophyllon (L. undulatum).

Thanks! I'll have to look those up. Just in case, I've added another pic. Hopefully, its enough to get a better id.

Hormigaquatica · 10/20/2008, 03:45 PM

Thats a nice picture there. Ill say with 95% certainty youve got Lithophyllon undulatum. Judging from the color of it, its probably from Southern Indonesia or Northern Australia (there are a few different color morphs of this coral, with yours tending to be from that general area). Nice piece.

BuddhaKiss · 10/20/2008, 04:10 PM

yup, i think your ID is on the money! haven't been able to find alot of info on them, tidbits here and there, but its better than what I had before which was nuthin... Thanks Hormigaquatica!! Much appreciated!

10/19/2008, 11:27 AM	#1
BuddhaKiss Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Northern Va Posts: 1,068	Got some freebies, but need ID So I just helped a coworker set up a 150G setup he bought off craigslist with livestock. As payment, he gave me some corals he didn't like. The problem is I have no clue what they are and how to care for them. Can anyone ID these for me? This one looks like a sps, and looks like its bleaching I don't know what this is, but was told that it has some type of polyp extension Any help will be greatly appreciated.

10/19/2008, 11:15 PM	#3
Travis L. Stevens Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Perry, OK Posts: 13,946	First) Type of Montipora Second) Possibly a Pavona or Echinophyllia Both of which look practically dead with little hope of recovery. __________________ Travis Stevens Current Tank Info: Restarting 28g Bowfront

10/20/2008, 02:11 AM	#5
Hormigaquatica Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 3,022	Montipora for sure on the first one. Its in rough shape, but if youre tank is in good shape, I dont see any reason it couldnt recover. Second one.. the pattern looks a lot like a Lithophyllon to me. Its a little blurry, which is blocking some of the definition (which, if detailed, may lead to a different ID) but from what I can see, Im fairly sure. If thats the case- again, the coral looks a little rough, but not too bad really. I would expect it to recover under good conditions as well. Just in case the picture is more blurry than I think it is, you may want to look up Mycedium just for comparison. But thats unlikely; Im really thinking Lithophyllon (L. undulatum). __________________ Reaching up and reaching out and reaching for the random, or whatever will bewilder me. Have Some Personal Accountability Current Tank Info: 240g LPS/Softie Reef

10/20/2008, 03:45 PM	#8
Hormigaquatica Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 3,022	Thats a nice picture there. Ill say with 95% certainty youve got Lithophyllon undulatum. Judging from the color of it, its probably from Southern Indonesia or Northern Australia (there are a few different color morphs of this coral, with yours tending to be from that general area). Nice piece. __________________ Reaching up and reaching out and reaching for the random, or whatever will bewilder me. Have Some Personal Accountability Current Tank Info: 240g LPS/Softie Reef

10/19/2008, 11:08 PM	#2
BuddhaKiss Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Northern Va Posts: 1,068	bump

10/20/2008, 01:15 AM	#4
BuddhaKiss Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Northern Va Posts: 1,068	Yea I thought the first was some type of encrusting montipora. I even told my coworker it was in pretty bad shape and would most likely die...that's why he gave it to me. I don't have much experience with sps (aside from some monti caps), so I don't know if its bleaching or RTN. In any case, I blew it with a turkey baster and looked like some tissue came right off. I'll have to do some research on the 2nd one. Thanks for the info!

10/20/2008, 05:29 AM	#6
returnofsid Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 3,852	Montipora will recover just fine if your tank is suitable. Good flow and moderate lighting. Keep up on your Ca, Alk and Mg. Montiporas are pretty much bullet proof and recovery is likely. IF you see any algae growing on it, get rid of the algae quick....even if you have to frag that portion off. If there's any dead spots on it...with NO polyps...put a dab of superglue gel on those spots...This will keep algae from getting a foothold.

10/20/2008, 04:10 PM	#9
BuddhaKiss Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Northern Va Posts: 1,068	yup, i think your ID is on the money! haven't been able to find alot of info on them, tidbits here and there, but its better than what I had before which was nuthin... Thanks Hormigaquatica!! Much appreciated!