Coral ID

[aggman]

hey guys i was perusing another reef forum and came across this pic of a beautiful coral, but no one there knew what it was. or at least no one had posted it. so i was hoping someone here could tell me...



~alex

[greenmako]

looks like a cup coral (pagoda or something similar, unless it has branches)

[aggman]

yeah i was thinking turbinaria. but the growth pattern is off. i dunno.

~alex

[ErikH]

I say cup coral as well. Well, maybe a short rimmed rim coral? I can find any pics of them online, but I have one in my tank. I'll snap a pic.

[Mr Cob]

Justin has one that looks similar. Justahobby.

His is a pagoda cup. I think that's what this is, but it definitely has a mature growth pattern. Very cool.

[justahobby]

Scrolling or ruffled variety of a turbinaria sp. I have the yellow version and been veery happy with the colors and hardiness, but the one you found is stunning . Mainly relying on photosynthesis, they will eat small foods but take a long time to consume mysis, etc. Some quick googling brought these up:

http://image06.webshots.com/6/5/13/2...2UFUmso_fs.jpg

http://www.wildsingapore.com/wildfac...turbinaria.htm

http://www.thatpetplace.com/pet/group/6113/product.web

http://www.mailordercorals.com/image...olypturb_3.jpg