Coral id please

[kirstyflash]

Got this from our lfs and was told it’s a dendro but it doesn’t have the characteristics of a dendro. We were told it’s non photosynthetic so has to be target fed which we have been doing. I can’t do macro shots but these are the pics I have of it. Any additional information would be great.

 

[LetItReef]

Looks like a Carnation coral.

 

[DMG Reef]

Looks like a dendro to me aka carnation coral. Very difficult species to keep. Hopefully your LFS told you that? They feed on plankton at night, definitely non-photosynthetic. Try spot feeding it's tentacles after the lights go out.

 

[kirstyflash]

Looks like a dendro to me aka carnation coral. Very difficult species to keep. Hopefully your LFS told you that? They feed on plankton at night, definitely non-photosynthetic. Try spot feeding it's tentacles after the lights go out.

We were told that it is difficult to keep. I didn’t even know it had tentacles. Will pass on the info to hubby

 

[kirstyflash]

A few close ups

 

[DMG Reef]

I meant polyps, not tentacles. High flow and broadcast feed polyps at night. Good luck. It's a beautiful coral.

 

[cloak]

It looks like some sort of sponge to me. These do come in all kinds of colors, sizes & shapes. Maybe not though.

 

[Dr. Dendrostein]

Got this from our lfs and was told it’s a dendro but it doesn’t have the characteristics of a dendro. We were told it’s non photosynthetic so has to be target fed which we have been doing. I can’t do macro shots but these are the pics I have of it. Any additional information would be great.

Gorgeous, very healthy

 

[Dr. Dendrostein]

Can you see little polyps at times?

 

[Dr. Dendrostein]

Tell you what, let me buy it from you.hehe

 

[Dr. Dendrostein]

It's a sponge, no scerlites showing

 

[DMG Reef]

If the LFS said it's a dendronephthya, I'd run with that.

 

[Dr. Dendrostein]

But seriously, Marin fuana should have food for it. Reefroids?

 

[Dr. Dendrostein]

Awesome pictures

 

[kirstyflash]

But seriously, Marin fuana should have food for it. Reefroids?

That’s what we have been giving it.

Can you see little polyps at times?

No polyps. It doesn’t shrink back with lights going on or off and isn’t soft and floppy like the carnation we have

 

[kirstyflash]

Crappy photo but is that a branching hydro thingy growing off it too

 

[Dr. Dendrostein]

What ever food you use , use fuana marin instructions to a point. Example: get a container small with sealable lid. Add dry food, add display tank water to it, shake vigorously. Let water obsorb food, by letting sit. Longer sit better softens food. Shake again. Start using. Target feed.

 

[kirstyflash]

What ever food you use , use fuana marin instructions to a point. Example: get a container small with sealable lid. Add dry food, add display tank water to it, shake vigorously. Let water obsorb food, by letting sit. Longer sit better softens food. Shake again. Start using. Target feed.

Thanks a bunch. Found this, looks pretty dang close to what I’ve got

 

[Dr. Dendrostein]

Let trade for this, yes?

Hint: it has four paws

 

[kirstyflash]

Let trade for this, yes?

Hint: it has four paws

Ralmao!!!! I’m not experienced in that species of dog fish