SPS From The Desert

HeulittSalmi · Jul 31, 2017

So I had no idea what to title this, but being an Arizona Native I have always wondered if there were some corals that looked like cactus. I went on a WWC Ebay auction a week or two ago and found a SPS frag with "Cactus" in the name but totally blanked on saving the page. I thought it would be cool to have a reef tank with several corals that remind me of whats outdoors. If anyone can help me find the name of it I would greatly appreciate it. If its any help at all I believe it started with a P. Also any other recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

Caseyoidae · Jul 31, 2017

Cactus pavona? Purple cactus gorgonians are great too. They look like the stereotypical cactus. I got one from eBay a few weeks ago.

BoomCorals · Jul 31, 2017

I have a Kelly green psammocora that always reminded me of a cactus.

Salty1962 · Aug 1, 2017

There is a coral that's called " Chili Cactus Coral", Nephthyigorgia sp. It is a NPS coral so it has to be fed. They're a little difficult to maintain.

HeulittSalmi · Aug 3, 2017

Caseyoidae said:
Cactus pavona? Purple cactus gorgonians are great too. They look like the stereotypical cactus. I got one from eBay a few weeks ago.

Have the photo? I might've been the one I saw haha. That'd be crazy if it was

Caseyoidae · Aug 3, 2017

Just google it, I don't personally.

Ranjib · Aug 3, 2017

Likely pavona. Its also called cactus coral. Beginner friendly, tidal garden has a video on it.

Tahoe61 · Aug 4, 2017

HeulittSalmi said:
So I had no idea what to title this, but being an Arizona Native I have always wondered if there were some corals that looked like cactus.

Get out of my head!!!!

There are so many cacti that look like corals here in AZ.