Is this a Kenya tree?

DracoKat · Jun 27, 2017

i got it from the reef a palooza- vendor said it was a colt. Now that it expanded more I am wondering if I got a Kenya instead?

If so, it will be going in my pest pico tank

cloak · Jun 27, 2017

Yeah, that's a Kenya tree.

DracoKat · Jun 27, 2017

dangit. wanted a colt. I feel gyped now

at least I have another tank for it, lol. thanks for confirming

cloak · Jun 27, 2017

FWIW this is what the Colt coral that I'm familiar with looks like. (link below) Also, the tissue of a Colt coral is a lot softer and almost slimy to the touch IME, as opposed to the abrasive feel of a Kenya Tree.

http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/640/cauliflower-colt-coral?pcatid=640&c=597+600+640

DracoKat · Jun 27, 2017

thank you for the comparison! This piece wasn't fully expanded and I trusted the vendor to tell me it's a colt. guess either he didn't know or he lied. it was $10- at least I didn't spend too much.

Donovan Joannes · Jun 28, 2017

Kenya tree. Note the skin, its rough to touch and web like structure.

Scott.h · Jun 28, 2017

It doesn't' look like a kenya tree to me. Polyps are longer and the color doesn't look right. It has the texture of more a spurlena to me.

DracoKat · Jun 28, 2017

It looked like this when i first got it-hence my confusion and hurry since people were pushing me out of the way. I put it in my pest tank this morning so it's unhappy at the moment.

its neon green on top with purplish polyps.

DracoKat · Jun 28, 2017

Scott.h said:
It doesn't' look like a kenya tree to me. Polyps are longer and the color doesn't look right. It has the texture of more a spurlena to me.

I can't find anything with "spurlena".. can you clarify please?

Scott.h · Jun 28, 2017

I have both kenya and spurlena. The first pic looks like a spurlena. Common name also neon green spaghetti leather too.

DracoKat · Jun 28, 2017

I am confused again, lol. Still dont know if it's a kenya or spurlena?

Scott.h · Jun 28, 2017

With the light fully up does it resemble the pic of the spurlena I posted? It does in the light of the first pic you posted.

Scott.h · Jun 28, 2017

Spurlena will stay in tact when the grow. Kenya trees make a mess. They break off and regrow everywhere. Especially in the back of the tank where you can't pluck them out.

DracoKat · Jun 28, 2017

it honestly doesn't resemble either kenya or Spurlena. The polyps are purple and is longer than pictured. The stem has textured lines.. neither kenya or Spurlena posted here has the lines.

The first photo posted is close as I can get in photography to show polyps and texture.

I feel like I should leave it in my pest tank and see what happens.. if it breaks apart, I know it's a kenya. If it doesn't, then a Spurlena? hate to wait so long to find out, lol. It's really a beautiful piece.

DracoKat · Jun 28, 2017

tried to photoshop to get a more accurate color

cloak · Jun 28, 2017

DracoKat said:
I can't find anything with "spurlena".. can you clarify please?

I think he might mean Sinularia.

Johnny6 · Dec 17, 2020

DracoKat said:
it honestly doesn't resemble either kenya or Spurlena. The polyps are purple and is longer than pictured. The stem has textured lines.. neither kenya or Spurlena posted here has the lines.

The first photo posted is close as I can get in photography to show polyps and texture.

I feel like I should leave it in my pest tank and see what happens.. if it breaks apart, I know it's a kenya. If it doesn't, then a Spurlena? hate to wait so long to find out, lol. It's really a beautiful piece.

I would love a frag if interested in selling

nano reef · Sep 21, 2021

Old thread but that is a neon kenya for sure! I used to have one and am looking for another. The one I had detached and never to be seen again. It was very small must have vacuumed it up or something. Unique corals sells them often. I think I may get the one they have now being I wont have to pay for shipping since I just bought a few corals and not shipping until next week!