MissDeffiance Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 I got this from a friend and love it. Glows a brilliant pink, showed orange in his tank, he didn't know what it was called. I am never sure where to post things so hope it is in the right spot .. Thanks Sherri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowman Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 It could be a montipora digitata, but I could be mistaken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowpunk Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 That would be my guess also. Monti digi, but don't know what type if that is what your looking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissDeffiance Posted March 3, 2009 Author Share Posted March 3, 2009 Thank you, I just needed to know what to look up so I could find light and flow levels. Is that the kind that sting ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowpunk Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Trick question, almost all corals sting(other corals). It won't sting you if that is what you were asking. Just give it a little room between other corals like you would with any other coral. Monti's like medium flow with medium to medium high light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowman Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 They have a very weak sting. Most other corals that touch the monti's will come out the winner in the sting wars. I have my orange digi in High light, and high flow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissDeffiance Posted March 3, 2009 Author Share Posted March 3, 2009 Thanks, I placed it about 3/4 of the way up in the tank and prob low to mid water flow.. It was me I didn't want it to sting..lol big baby that I am ... I gave it plenty of space between others Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowman Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 I've only felt the sting of corals if I have any small cuts on my hands when I'm touching them. But everyone's experiences are different. I would give it a bit more flow if you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chorse Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 I'm pretty sure the frag is montipora setosa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Dunno, the monti digs I've seen seem to have more polyps... almost velvety. But I suck at SPS ID so what do I know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chorse Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Here is an old photo of my M. Setosa colony that is now significantly bigger and has similar branches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chorse Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 oops. double post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Reef Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Looked more like Setosa to me as well. The polyps power depends upon the amount of nematocysts found on each tentacle (Think of them as miniature harpoons). If a coral is growing into another coral they usually use their Acontia (Mesenterial Filaments) to kill eachother. They look like little strings, and are best seen when a coral tries growing on the viewing area of the tank as they kill off the algae around it to grow there. I'd also like to mention that until 7 months ago I wasn't allergic to coral stings, but now am. It's a bit weird really. I brush next to a millepora or a tortuosa, and suddenly I have little round, itchy, lumps on my hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chorse Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 I get skin allergies really bad too. In the last couple years it has gotten realy bad for me. When I first got into reef tanks it didn't effect me at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanz Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 I'd also like to mention that until 7 months ago I wasn't allergic to coral stings' date=' but now am. It's a bit weird really. I brush next to a millepora or a tortuosa, and suddenly I have little round, itchy, lumps on my hands.[/quote'] Gotta be careful of allergic reactions. It could be worse the second time. The third time could kill you. Maybe I'm thinking of bee stings.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Reef Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Gotta be careful of allergic reactions. It could be worse the second time. The third time could kill you. Maybe I'm thinking of bee stings.... Lol, hasn't been too bad yet. The lumps can get pretty big but overall they just itch. (laugh) This has happened on a daily basis though since I've always got my hands in the tank taking care of these guys. Ricky Soutas Jr. -Soutas Saltwater & Reef Inc.- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albertareef Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Funny - I had the same thought that Andy did in that the polyp density seemed low for a digi... on the other hand, it seems a lot more upright and branched than the setosa frags I have seen (including mine). Hmmm (scratch) Oops... Didn't see Isaac's second post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Reef Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Yeah, I've noticed that our piece of Setosa has made a few little branches here and there. A quite interesting coral to say the least. Ricky Soutas Jr. -Soutas Saltwater & Reef Inc.- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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