Please help me identify this coral

[Bryan68]

So I bought this coral without investigating and have tried and tried to figure out what it is and how it will grow. LFS told me it was "some type of leather". Please help me out.

 

[WV Reefer]

So I bought this coral without investigating and have tried and tried to figure out what it is and how it will grow. LFS told me it was "some type of leather". Please help me out.

Looks like a baby long tentacle Plate Coral.

 

[Bryan68]

Thank you very much for the info!!!

 

[WV Reefer]

Thank you very much for the info!!!

No problem

.....but don’t take that fish stores word for anything! A plate is very different from a leather. lol

 

[Bryan68]

Yes, i just did some reading on it. Looks like they don't do well in captivity. Lesson learned!

 

[WV Reefer]

Yes, i just did some reading on it. Looks like they don't do well in captivity. Lesson learned!

Most reefers I know do quite well with plates. What color is yours? I have a short tentacle Orange one and a long Tentacle striped green one.

 

[Bryan68]

This one's a dull purple. The tentacles are about 1/2 inch long.

 

[reef lover]

I agree heliofungia best placement for those is on the sand bed with med to low flow.

 

[Bryan68]

Thank you, i will get it on the sand bed today.

 

[Mikedawg]

Might find this article helpful: https://www.advancedaquarist.com/2003/4/inverts

 

[Bryan68]

So now I'm confused.....if this can freely move as described in the article, how will it do this glued to a frag plug?

 

[Mikedawg]

I sometimes box "moving" corals into position by surrounding with rubble or larger rocks which looks very natural I think (sorry, no pics). I believe they move by inflating with water first, become more buoyant and then the current pushes them along so might want to consider this when placing them.
Good luck

 

[Bryan68]

Ah, ok. That makes sense.

 

[Bryan68]

I've moved it....attached a pic.

 

[Mikedawg]

Perfect and looks like you have several places it can be placed; beautiful corals and good luck

 

[WV Reefer]

I've moved it....attached a pic.

It will like it down there. It’s really cool to see them inflate and then cruise across the sand.

Here’s a few pics of both of mine:

My long Tentacle plate has a skeleton that is about 2 1/2 inches..... it stays inflated to almost triple that size.

They will also appreciate some meaty food from time to time.

 

[Bryan68]

Fantastic, I'm looking forward to the progression! Thanks again for all the help!

 

[Whisnantrider]

Wait until they start to multiply. Here's mine on the right loaded with babies. If it ever starts to look like it's dying just leave it in the tank. That doesn't ways mean it's in trouble.

 

[Bryan68]

Interesting! Mine sure doesn't look anything like yours. I can't even find a mouth. But i will admit I'm a rookie .

 

[cracker]

nice coral, Iv'e tried 2 in the past .Both didn't last over a year for me.