what kind or coral

js_bass · #1 10/09/2007, 10:43 PM

What kind of coral is this, i dont know even if it is an sps. Is it worth fragging i have tons of it this is just small sample. Also if it is worth fragging how much is it worth. it might now be worth anything i dont know. Thanks Josh

mikekman · #2 10/09/2007, 10:51 PM

better picture please. Almost looks like a pink birdsnest which is a sps coral.

Better picture would pinpoint it down correctly.

js_bass · #3 10/09/2007, 10:54 PM

no it is not that, I dont know what it is though, sorry that was taken with my cell phone, i dont have a nice digital camera

mikekman · #4 10/09/2007, 11:16 PM

Is it a hard coral or soft? Touch it and let us know. What else can you tell us about it?

Mike

js_bass · #5 10/09/2007, 11:19 PM

it is soft to touch. kinda a weird feel like sand papery

Solitaryensis · #6 10/09/2007, 11:22 PM

Does possibly look like a millipora or humillis acropora species. But my guess is that its a dyed tree coral.

js_bass · #7 10/09/2007, 11:43 PM

it is not dead, that i am sure of. It has these small dots that come out it.

js_bass · #8 10/09/2007, 11:46 PM

it might be humillis acropora i googled it looked close but a little different.

Thanks for all the help so far

Solitaryensis · #9 10/09/2007, 11:58 PM

If its soft, then def. not millipora. Most likely a dyed tree coral that will have an uphill battle if it is going to live. Do a search on here and you will find lots in info. on dyed corals and the difficulties associated with these corals.

This isnt meant to be mean or insulting at all, but in the future, i suggest you ask the store for the name of corals you are interested and do some research before purchasing. The coral you purchased is commonly sold to new hobbyists, in part, because they are brilliantly colored and there is a false assumption that they are easy to keep.

Good luck with the coral. I hope it makes it

mikekman · #10 10/10/2007, 12:05 AM

I agree with Solitary, if its soft then it could be a tree coral. I've seen dyed pink tree corals like that.

js_bass · #11 10/10/2007, 11:59 AM

Yah, that wasnt mean at all. i just didnt know. It is growing fine and fast growing, but the color isnt changing at all, will it change or does the color stay pink.

Solitaryensis · #12 10/10/2007, 12:25 PM

Color will definitely fade over time. Good to hear that its doing well.

js_bass · #13 10/10/2007, 11:36 PM

Yah thanks, somebody said it was a pink birdsnest. Well, its not. I seen some tonight and they dont look anything like each other. I will try and get another picture