Coral?

[Vera94]

Bought this new coral closed up, but it was super cheap and figured why not.. but not 100% sure what it is. Any guesses? I thought it may have been a Kenya tree closed tight, but then again it doesn't look like mine closed up. But what do I know? Not a lot. That's why I'm here. Hahah.

 

[DIYreefer]

Take a picture with less blue or with the flash turned on. Hard to tell what you've got as is.

 

[Vera94]

Take a picture with less blue or with the flash turned on. Hard to tell what you've got as is.

 

[Bkborn718]

I don't know what it is but to piggy back on your post anyone have an idea on this similar situation and i purchased them.

 

[DIYreefer]

Looks like some type of leather coral. I'm no expert on soft corals so hopefully someone else can chime in. But I'm guessing leather.

 

[Seansea]

Thinking tiny nepthea

 

[Vera94]

Looks like some type of leather coral. I'm no expert on soft corals so hopefully someone else can chime in. But I'm guessing leather.

Thank you! I'm thinking you might be right. It definitely looks like a leather coral. Looks like a pinecone.

 

[Badboyan93l]

My purple kenya look just like that when closed, but certainly a leather.

 

[Evil1]

Looks like purple finger leather

 

[Vera94]

Thinking tiny nepthea

that's honestly what i wanted, but really don't know what it could be. Mystery corals.

 

[Vera94]

Looks like purple finger leather

Man, corals sure are a mystery when they're closed and you buy them from a store that marks it as "coral" and nothing else. Hahah.

 

[Reefing102]

Looks a lot like my Kenya when really mad

 

[Evil1]

Man, corals sure are a mystery when they're closed and you buy them from a store that marks it as "coral" and nothing else. Hahah.

I think you need to find a new coral store lol

 

[KrisReef]

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[Vera94]

I think you need to find a new coral store lol

Nah, we go to a decent store. We just randomly go an save coral from petco as a stupid cheap price. Because why not? They don't know how to take care of most things they get, so we like to try random things out. Lol. We don't buy our coral typically like that.

 

[Vera94]

Looks like purple finger leather

It opened up about a day later. Still not exactly sure of what it is, but it's looking good. Definitely saved it.

 

[FUNGI]

Kenya Tree

 

[davidcalgary29]

The best way to confirm Kenya Tree identification is when you see them creeping around the kitchen at night, raiding the fridge for leftovers.

You will soon have lots of them.

 

[Evil1]

It’s beautiful and looking good! Merit badge for You for saving the little guy from the evil fish store!!!! Lol

 

[FUNGI]

The best way to confirm Kenya Tree identification is when you see them creeping around the kitchen at night, raiding the fridge for leftovers.

You will soon have lots of them.

Unfortunately, very true. I wish I hadn't got that 1" free frag years ago..........