Soft Coral ID

[IXP7633]

I was at the LFS today and I asked what this soft coral was and the kid was not 100% sure he just said it was a leather he believed. Anyone know more specifically what the coral is? Generally I wouldn't buy something without knowing but being $20 and a soft coral I thought I was safe.

 

[Bapeluso]

Good old kenya tree

 

[Dsnakes]

They’re a very hardy coral. Can become invasive once larger. They will drop off pieces that will reattach and grow around the tank.

 

[IXP7633]

Good old kenya tree

It's a nice purple is that typical, I usually seen them tan

 

[Bapeluso]

Can totally become cheap trade in frags for your lfs or generous donations to newer reefers getting into the hobby

 

[IXP7633]

I never seen a purple one before

 

[Bapeluso]

The one on the pictures isnt opened up fully yet. Also it can vary based on lighting

 

[Leslie Tabor]

My Kenya tree is irked and closed up, looks way more purple when it is closed. Generally pretty pinkish.

 

[Dsnakes]

Here was my first one ever. A nice purple. It was hard to capture the color with a picture.

 

[IXP7633]

Here was my first one ever. A nice purple. It was hard to capture the color with a picture.

Did it end up being a problem

 

[Bapeluso]

I once had a tank that I intentionally let get overpopulated with these, xenia, anthelia, and bryarium. The populations became more controlled when I added a passer, atlantic blue, Koran, and emporer angel that was years ago though

 

[Dsnakes]

Did it end up being a problem

Not in that tank. I eventually moved it to a 125. Then over a 3mo period it popped up about 8 other spots around the tank.

I kept it in check by cutting with scissors and scraping off the rocks.

 

[Bryce M.]

They are amazing IMO, if they get too much, make frags!