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FAQs about Identification of Soft Corals of the Family Alcyoniidae
4 Related Articles:
Soft Corals of the Family Alcyoniidae
Related FAQs: Alcyoniid ID
1,
Alcyoniid ID 2,
Alcyoniid ID 3, & Cnidarian
Identification,
Soft Corals of the Family
Alcyoniidae, Alcyoniids 2, Alcyoniids
3, Alcyoniids 4,
Alcyoniid Selection,
Alcyoniid Compatibility,
Alcyoniid Systems,
Alcyoniid Feeding,
Alcyoniid Behavior, Alcyoniid Health,
Alcyoniid Propagation, Soft Coral Propagation, Soft
Coral Health, Dyed Corals, Soft Coral Propagation,
Nephtheids,
Dendronephthya, Paralcyoniids,
Nidaliids, Xeniids, Dyed
Corals,
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Leather Coral
ID, Lobophytum – 4/24/08
Hi,
<Hello Dave, Brenda here!>
Could you please help identify a coral I received yesterday? I bought a
coral on a internet auction and it arrived with an extra coral that I
know nothing about, I have attached a picture and I would be really
grateful if you could help me identify it and give me some advice as to
where to place it in my tank as I have quite a bit of live rock, t5
lighting and 3 powerheads. Also what food would I need to feed and does
it need target feeding.
It appears to be a Lobophytum to me. This is commonly called a devil’s
hand and/or finger leather coral. I have not target fed this coral, I
let it eat through the water column. More information found here:
http://www.wetwebmedia.com/alcyoniids.htm and here:
http://www.wetwebmedia.com/soft.htm >
Many thanks, Dave
<You’re welcome! I hope this helps! Brenda> |
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Leather Identification 04/23/2008
Dear Crew,
<<Hello, Andrew here>>
I am trying to identify a leather I purchased at my LFS. I was wondering
if it was a toadstool or something else. I have been looking for a
toadstool for awhile but 3 LFS keep telling me that they are hard to
identify and they just trust what they are told from the wholesaler.
<<Ahhh yes, this is a Sarcophyton Alcyoniidae>>
Please let me know what you think.
Thanks, Jason
<<Thanks for the question Jason. Good day. A Nixon>>
Re: Leather Identification
04/28/2008
Dear A. Nixon,
<<Jason>>
Do you think that the 5 grouped together is going to be a problem as
they grow or should I separate them now and place them around the tank?
<<I would split and spread out around the tank>>
Thanks, Jason
<<Thanks for the follow-up, regards, A Nixon>> |
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Coral ID
03/30/2008
Hi everybody,
This is Sam from India...
<<Hello Sam, Andrew today>>
Hope all are doing great out there!
Well, I recently got this soft coral shipped, which was in the box for
two nights, but has made it quite well, was a bit wounded, but seems
fine now.
I know that it is a leather coral, but I wanted to get a proper
identification from the experts.
Can you ID this coral's genus, species would be even better!
As, then I will have better understanding of its needs.
Please see the attached picture, the coral had come three days ago, when
it came in it was totally shirked and dark in color, now it is a
little larger and turgid.
Basically, I don't know how it looks when the polyps are fully extended.
So, knowing the species will help compare images for indication on
health!
Also, looking at the image what do you feel about its health and
condition, how large does it extend it polyps?
Also, how much time does and average soft coral take to molt?
<<Ahh yes, a leather finger coral by the name of Lobophyton. Looks in a
nice condition, and will look even better when it extends out>>
Thanks in advanced!
Cheers, Sam
<<Thanks for the question. A Nixon>> |
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Leather Coral
ID, Lobophytum, 1/01/08
Hi WWM Crew!
<Hello, Brenda here>
Please help me correctly ID this coral sold to me as a Finger Leather
Coral.
<It is a Lobophytum, commonly referred to as a Finger Leather, or a
Devils Hand coral.>
Much appreciated. Kind Regards K.
<You’re welcome! Brenda> |
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Leather ID, Sinularia flexibilis
– 1/01/08
Hi WWM Crew!
<Hello, Brenda here>
Please help me correctly ID this coral sold to me as a Green Medusa
Coral.
<It is a Sinularia flexibilis. I have not heard of this coral being
referred to as a Medusa.>
Much appreciated. Kind Regards K.
<You’re welcome! Brenda>
Re: Leather ID, Sinularia
flexibilis – 1/03/08
Thanks for all your responses and answers. You've been a great help.
<You’re welcome!>
Would you agree that this is more like the Sinularia mollis?
<They are both very similar, and it may be a Sinularia mollis. See here: http://www.reefpedia.com/index.php/Sinularia
and here: http://www.wetwebmedia.com/alcyoniidsii.htm >
Either way, is there a common name which doesn't resemble a snake headed
monster?
<There are a few, see common names in the first link above.>
Thanks again.
<You’re welcome! Brenda>
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