shaywood Posted March 7, 2009 Share Posted March 7, 2009 Hello All, sure was fun watching some of the sponsors embarrass themselves last night on another thread. (wife) Maybe you can help me ID this piece in my tank. I'm curious about the orange LPS on the bottom of my tank. I think I know what it is, but don't want to ruin the fun. For some reason everything in my tank is doing awesome - except SPS's. I've been trying to improve their growth for a few years now, but they don't like to grow. Any suggestions welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krux Posted March 7, 2009 Share Posted March 7, 2009 you talkin about the Trachyphyllia? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowpunk Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 I have that same coral. It was sold to me as a Lobophillia(sp). Mine is under some intense light so it has went to a bright pink rim with blueish-green inside. I love it, it is giant and the most colorful piece in my tank. It sting is very strong though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tidalsculpin Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 This pic shows a symphyillia valenciennessi http://www.zeovit.com/DTOTQ/Broli_Jacopo/pics/Symphyllia%20Valenciennesii.jpg I believe that is what you have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krux Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 oooh that does seem like a solid id Joel, assuming the id in that photo is correct. these are both trach geofryii lobos, trachs, and symphs can all look similar and are frequently misidentified as one another (i am no expert, so don't ask me to tell you the differences). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowpunk Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 That is probably what mine is also then. Very florescent, but otherwise looks the same to me. Kinda bad picture also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquaticus Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 That is a beautiful coral, one of my favorites! Commonly known as a carpet lobo. Lobophyllia sp. Could be either Lobophyllia Robusta or Lobophyllia Hemprichii. Lobophyllia Hemprichii most likely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 Wish I knew what it is...it's nice for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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