Blue Slimer

[afamousjohnson]

Has anyone ever heard of/seen/or have this coral?

 

[afamousjohnson]

This specific piece was said to have lineage to Pro corals.?.

 

[spspirate]

Blue Slimer is a acropora yongi. Just like the green but a purple/blue phase. It's been around a lot longer that ProCorals. I also believe it's maricultured these days. Can be finicky to draw out a deep blue/purple pigment from it some times. Here is someones beautiful colony I found on Pinterest.

 

[ritter6788]

Just like the green but a purple/blue phase. It's been around a lot longer that ProCorals. I also believe it's maricultured these days.

Agreed. Blue slimer is a common name slapped on a blue stag. Acroprora formosa are also called slimers.

 

[spspirate]

Seen that too. And looking at that pic that might even be a formosa.

 

[Eternal]

I purchased it from pro corals as a pack around christmas time 2-3 years ago.


Edit:
It was before 2010 so much older then originally stated.

 

[Eternal]

Ok I found the paypal receipt I purchased it on 11-25-2011

 

[that Reef Guy]

So is it a Blue Stag or is it actually a Green Slimer just Blue?

Does it Slime Up like the Green Slimer?

Is it Bulletproof like the Green Slimer?

 

[Eternal]

So is it a Blue Stag or is it actually a Green Slimer just Blue?

Does it Slime Up like the Green Slimer?

Is it Bulletproof like the Green Slimer?

For me it is hardy, it slimes like no other. I am not sure if it is a stag or not, if I was to guess I would say no.

 

[Mike&Terry]

The Pro Corals Blue Slimer was A. yongei, so yes, the same as Green Slimer, just blue.

 

[afamousjohnson]

Thanks for the input all. Snagged a piece at a frag swap and was thinking that it was probably some blue stag.

 

[that Reef Guy]

The Pro Corals Blue Slimer was A. yongei, so yes, the same as Green Slimer, just blue.

Is it Hardy and a Fast Grower like the Green Slimer?

If so I have to get some.

Are there other Slimers out there besides Green and Blue?

 

[spspirate]

IMO it's hardy but was tough to get to color up like I wanted. Formosa was a lot easier to get to color up. Another pretty purple/blue stag horn is a a.hoeksemai. The a.yongi is coined "slimer" because it slimes up a lot more so than other acropora's especially when cut. I'm sure there are other colors out there. There's a couple corals like the Red Robin stag which species I'm not too sure of, maybe a yongi or formosa but definitely a red stag.

 

[that Reef Guy]

Are there Other Slimers out there that I should look for besides Green Slimer and Blue Slimer?

 

[ritter6788]

I have the Copps purple slimer. It's a slow grower so far for me.

 

[that Reef Guy]

I have the Copps purple slimer. It's a slow grower so far for me.

Have any pictures of it?

Are they Rare and Expensive?

I have never heard of it before.

 

[Dowtish]

I got this from a friend and I believe it is maricultured formosa. It doesnt slime like my green slimer. When it was in his tank it had a teal blue color, but once moved to mine all the new growth was a purplish/blue.

 

[afamousjohnson]

I have a newer piece that resembles the green with blue tip in color but looks much different than my green slimer - but it slimes like crazy when I touch it. I'll see if I cant find a pic.

 

[afamousjohnson]

Heres a pic of after I had recieved it. I will snap a recent pick with the new blue tips