Granulosa? Tortuosa?

[BoomCorals]

This was sold to me as a tort but I have this feeling it’s closer to a granulosa. What say you my sps friends?

Here is another pic of another colony in very low light. You can see more growth structure here

 

[mpsteve]

I’m not an expert but it looks like a granulosa

 

[jda]

I have a slight lean towards A. Rosaria, but I would not argue with A. Granulosa as well.

It is not A. Tortuosa or even A. Austera (which most people call torts).

 

[BoomCorals]

I have a slight lean towards A. Rosaria, but I would not argue with A. Granulosa as well.

It is not A. Tortuosa or even A. Austera (which most people call torts).

I could see Rosaria. Larger colony pic though makes me lean granulosa. The corallites aren’t so bunched together.

 

[mpsteve]

Either way I’d like a piece

 

[BoomCorals]

Either way I’d like a piece

I do sell it on my site, though if you want more details just PM me.

On that note looks like I’ll be renaming it once we can decide on which species is closest.

 

[Tahoe61]

Rosaria vs Granulosa imo.

 

[BoomCorals]

Rosaria vs Granulosa imo.

Aha ok so I think we have consensus it's not a tort.

Here is Acropora Rosaria according to Australian Government site:
Colonies are upright bushes or cushion-like. Main branches have secondary and tertiary sub-branches. Axial corallites are large and dome-shaped but not elongate. Radial corallites are bead- or pocket-like. All corallites have thick walls. https://coral.aims.gov.au/factsheet.jsp?speciesCode=0417

Here is Acropora Granulosa according to same:
Colonies are semi-circular horizontal plates, usually less than one metre across. Plates are composed of regularly spaced horizontal branches with short inclined branchlets composed mostly of one or more axial and incipient axial corallites. Radial corallites are small and pocket-like. https://coral.aims.gov.au/factsheet.jsp?speciesCode=0033

Based on that, and comparisons of pictures on the sites, I feel like granulosa is the most likely?

 

[BoomCorals]

In fact, I feel like this pic of the granulosa right here looks identical (except color) to mine.

 

[mpsteve]

It’s desided then. I’ll pm you my address so you know where to send my free Frag for assisting in this matter. Kthxbye

 

[BoomCorals]

It’s desided then. I’ll pm you my address so you know where to send my free Frag for assisting in this matter. Kthxbye

;Woot

 

[evolved]

In fact, I feel like this pic of the granulosa right here looks identical (except color) to mine.

Left turn.
Acropora loripes:

 

[BoomCorals]

Left turn.
Acropora loripes:

Well... now I don't know what to think lol. Man that's a tough one... I hadn't even thought of loripes.

 

[DSC reef]

I'm on the loripes camp. Good call @evolved

 

[BoomCorals]

By the time we are done this coral is going to be named "Boom's Red Something" ;Bookworm

edit: haha in all seriousness, I truly appreciate the help.

 

[DSC reef]

Booms red granuloripes;Hilarious

 

[Scorpius]

I'd name it Cherry Berry Boom Boom. I'd pay $$$$$ for the name alone. lol

 

[BoomCorals]

Booms red granuloripes;Hilarious

LOL

I'd name it Cherry Berry Boom Boom. I'd pay $$$$$ for the name alone. lol

Don't tempt me - that is a CATCHY name.

 

[Scorpius]

LOL

Don't tempt me - that is a CATCHY name.

Everyone needs a Cherry Berry Boom Boom intheir tank for the 4th of July. lol

 

[BoomCorals]

I'm on the loripes camp. Good call @evolved

Yes I actually am kinda thinking @evolved is correct. What catches my eye on the granulosa description is the growth pattern. It is very plate-like. And if you look at examples such as the one below, you see it is a very uniform overall shape. This acro I have does not seem to grow that way at all. So it really does make a strong case for Loripes.