Softy ID Help needed

[wrz0170]

I purchased a 5 frag softy pack + one Zoa and one extra that the Vendor threw in. Unfortunately, the Vendor did not include a list of what they are. The Zoa I know. I’ve tried scouring their site to see if I could come up with something close. I think one may be a variety of Mushroom but that’s where it ends. Thank you in advance.

 

[GHOSTLY]

2 on the bottom are mushrooms middle one is GSP xenia and iDK what that first one is. BTW Im going from bottom up

 

[wrz0170]

2 on the bottom are mushrooms middle one is GSP xenia and iDK what that first one is. BTW Im going from bottom up

Thank you! Now just have to figure out the orange dude.

 

[FishRN]

The orange one looks like a carnation coral they are a little difficult to keep and require regular feedings

 

[BeltedCoyote]

Agree. Xenia, gsp, shrooms. Also not sure about the orange dude. Maybe a leather? Just a guess if it is indeed a softie.

 

[wrz0170]

The orange one looks like a carnation coral they are a little difficult to keep and require regular feedings

Is a Carnation the same as a Flower Tree coral?

 

[FishRN]

Is a Carnation the same as a Flower Tree coral?

Yes they are technically non photosynthetic corals btw. Had one years ago that kinda withered away after a year.

 

[BeltedCoyote]

Is a Carnation the same as a Flower Tree coral?

havent personally heard of flower tree. If it is a carnation it’s most likely non-photosynthetic (nps) meaning it gets everything it needs from pulling food from the water column. In aquaria that means regular feedings several times a day. Doable but as mentioned, not the easiest coral to keep

 

[ReefChasers]

Edit* Its a carnation not a sun!

 

[ReefChasers]

To be honest the second photo looks more like clove polyps to me then pulsing xenia. But you could tell for sure because xenia polyps "pulse" on their own in constant motion.

 

[wrz0170]

Thinking that first one is actually Tubastraea ("Sun Coral"). It's from a similar family as carnation aka "dendro" which are indeed Non-Photosynthetic (required feeding)

Here is a care guide: https://reefchasers.com/blogs/reef-chasers-coral-care-guide/sun-corals?_pos=1&_sid=371b40932&_ss=r

Being non-photosynthetic, I’m guessing Reef Roids alone isn’t going to cut it, at least for the Orange Dude. What’s recommended and how often? This way I can get the right food straight away.

 

[wrz0170]

To be honest the second photo looks more like clove polyps to me then pulsing xenia. But you could tell for sure because xenia polyps "pulse" on their own in constant motion.

Hard to tell. Not many branches yet. The polyps come out but they still don’t look quite happy yet. All of the frags are in light acclimation mode.

 

[MaxTremors]

Second one is 100% clove polyps and not Xenia, you can tell by the little, excuse the reference, foreskin.

 

[sp1187]

carnation.
not a sun coral.

 

[wrz0170]

carnation.
not a sun coral.

Unfortunately, the more reading I do on either of them; they are both difficult. No problem spot feeding, it’s just feeding it the right food without sending my tank over the cliff.

I’m guessing this the freebie they tossed in. Ugh.

 

[sp1187]

Unfortunately, the more reading I do on either of them; they are both difficult. No problem spot feeding, it’s just feeding it the right food without sending my tank over the cliff.

I’m guessing this the freebie they tossed in. Ugh.

suns are easy if you start with a healthy one.
carnations are not.

 

[clifg]

I purchased a 5 frag softy pack + one Zoa and one extra that the Vendor threw in. Unfortunately, the Vendor did not include a list of what they are. The Zoa I know. I’ve tried scouring their site to see if I could come up with something close. I think one may be a variety of Mushroom but that’s where it ends. Thank you in advance.

Care to let us know the vendor? That might help with the first one. It doesn't look like it has a skeleton so i would not go with sun coral. I don't think most vendors would sell a carnation without warning so that's why I ask. From their: clove polyps, GSP, Yuma, Rhodactis

 

[F i s h y]

Orange cauliflower coral

http://www.pacificaquafarms.com/NewImages/Week56/OrangeFlamesCauliflower.htm

Anthelia or clove polyps
Green star polyps
Last 2 are mushrooms

 

[wrz0170]

Orange cauliflower coral

http://www.pacificaquafarms.com/NewImages/Week56/OrangeFlamesCauliflower.htm

Anthelia or clove polyps
Green star polyps
Last 2 are mushrooms

Thanks. Looks like I may have to spot feed phytoplankton. See what happens.