ID this coral. Please

myownlife · Jul 28, 2013

I picked this coral up from a woman selling off her tank. Have no clue what it is but looked interesting. Please Id if you can

Mr. E Wrasse · Jul 28, 2013

Looks like hydnophora. Very aggressive sps. Keep it away from other corals!

myownlife · Jul 28, 2013

Lol awesome. Its kinda swirly in texture. I know its not the best pic. So high light high flow? The lady I got it from had extremely high nitrates. Are they more forgiving?

myownlife · Jul 28, 2013

Got it for 20 dollars so I guess it wasn't that bad of a purchase. My first sps

Reefpro · Jul 28, 2013

+1 t mr wrasse. These corals are very terrotorial and will kill any coral it touches. Give it lots of room and secure it in place. Looks good!

Mr. E Wrasse · Jul 28, 2013

myownlife said:
Lol awesome. Its kinda swirly in texture. I know its not the best pic. So high light high flow? The lady I got it from had extremely high nitrates. Are they more forgiving?

Yeah I have read the like dirtier water almost like lps but I honestly dont know on light and flow. Never had one due to their aggressiveness lol and 20 is a good price

myownlife · Jul 28, 2013

Sweet. I thought looked interesting and could be a good steal. If anyone knows lighting and flow that would be great. My entire top of my tank is empty so plenty of space.

ebushrow · Jul 28, 2013

Hydnophora for sure... High light and high flow are the key. They will nuke anything that touches them so keep it by itself in the tank away from tank mates.