Not sure what coral this is can you help?

[Leib]

Hi I am fairly new to the reefing world though I have been with a fouler tank for years i bought this coral for alot of money and am just curious if my lfs ripped me off (he told me it was a jem one of a kind talk of town lol) I also want to know where to place it and its proper water paremiters, lighting and flow if you can please let me know the name of this coral it would be very helpful thanks in advance.

 

[Leib]

Its kinda bright purple with yellow though the colors dont come through so well in the photo its really a nice piece.

 

[Lovemyreef2015]

Looks like a lobophyllia. Typically kept mid to low in the tank, low to moderate flow.

 

[Nanoreefer4ever]

It's either lobo or acans. Do you have top down pictures ?

 

[DSC reef]

Definitely a lobophyllia, look up carpet lobophyllia.

 

[Leib]

It's either lobo or acans. Do you have top down pictures ?

 

[Leib]

This was the best angle I can get since I have a deep tank my tank 30 inches deep thanks so much for your reply

 

[DSC reef]

Lobophyllia

 

[Leib]

Lobophyllia

Thanks so much for your reply I paid 350 for it is that steep?

 

[Leib]

Looks like a lobophyllia. Typically kept mid to low in the tank, low to moderate flow.

Thanks so much for your reply looks like you nailed it any tips in keeping it because im still a freshy lol

 

[Nanoreefer4ever]

Depend what color it gonna be that look pale though

 

[DSC reef]

Thanks so much for your reply I paid 350 for it is that steep?

That does seem very pricey but your location could play a role in pricing. In florida I've seen them from 150-250. It's an LPS so occasional feedings of mysis, small meaty foods will keep it happy. Low to mid light and indirect flow.

 

[Leib]

That does seem very pricey but your location could play a role in pricing. In florida I've seen them from 150-250

Oh im in brooklyn new york so could be why

 

[Leib]

Oh im in brooklyn new york so could be why

Though I feel like whoever wants to rip me off they can sell me the brooklyn bridge and i wouldnt know the difference

 

[Leib]

Depend what color it gonna be that look pale though

I got a better picture when the lights were on was i ripped off?

 

[Nanoreefer4ever]

Check out this ine from liveaquaria. The one on the left look like your, i think you got ripped off https://m.liveaquaria.com/product/437/?pcatid=437

 

[Leib]

Check out this ine from liveaquaria. The one on the left look like your, i think you got ripped off https://m.liveaquaria.com/product/437/?pcatid=437

Na It looks similar though its not,it thanks though ill continue to look into it

 

[DSC reef]

There are different looks to lobophyllia hemprichii, that's why I labeled it as a carpet lobophyllia but as far as I know it's still hemprichii. I don't think you got ripped off, just a little pricey. It's a gorgeous coral and I would enjoy it. I would recommend you placed in the sand bed though.

 

[Leib]

There are different looks to lobophyllia hemprichii, that's why I labeled it as a carpet lobophyllia but as far as I know it's still hemprichii. I don't think you got ripped off, just a little pricey. It's a gorgeous coral and I would enjoy it. I would recommend you placed in the sand bed though.

Ok awesome thanks for the advice