Difference between Acans/Favia/Lobos

[mbixler1537]

I'm trying to distinguish between some of these corals and I'm having a difficult time. Any feedback on the differences and what to look for would be awesome.

 

[mbixler1537]

Bump

 

[RocketEngineer]

Acans have polyps that puff up above the skeleton

The tentacles come out near the center of the disk as the coral uncurls.

Favia have polyps that are much more imbedded in the skeleton and join along the edges.

Lobos have very big polyps which tend to get kinks and bulges around the edge.

This is my observation and I know the naming has changed somewhat. Your mileage may vary.

 

[RocketEngineer]

Oh, I had good luck with acans and favias especially when fed. My one lobo didn’t survive a lighting mistake.

 

[RocketEngineer]

My acans from 4 head frags:

Forgive the green, was/am still learning.