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FAQs about Identification of Soft Corals
of the Family Alcyoniidae 4
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Green Sinularia? 10/28/09
Hey Guys,
< Hello >
About 8 months ago I purchased a "Green Sinularia" from an online
company.
Thing is, I'm not so sure it is what they said it was.
< It does appear to be a type a Sinularia or possibly Paralemnalia sp.?
>
Here are some pictures of it and was wondering if you could tell me what
it is and how to care for it.
< Standard reef conditions apply here. With lighting moderate to high,
and water flow moderate to strong. >
I have metal halide lighting
< 75W? 150? 250? >
and 2 x 600 gph power heads pointed forward from opposite corners to
create random current.
< Water flow could be part of your problem as well as lighting. 2 x 600
gph in a 90 works out to roughly 13 X turnover which I consider to be a
little on the low side. Aim for closer to 20X's turnover. >
From what I have read, Green Sinularia like to have good water movement
but not directly, however if I do not keep the power head pointed at it,
it kind of closes up. Since I have had it, it has never really sat up
right
like I have seen in pictures, but rather slumps downward. I have a 90
gallon tank, with two hang-on Aqua-C Remora protein skimmers, the power
heads and a heater for equipment. While this coral has grown since I've
had it, it doesn't appear to be in the most optimal conditions. Thank
you so much for your help!
< I would consider adding another power head to up the water flow and
slowly move it closer to your lighting. It could be as simple as
repositioning it.
Please begin reading here
http://www.wetwebmedia.com/softcorllgtgf.htm
http://www.wetwebmedia.com/softcrlsysfaqs.htm GA Jenkins >
Joshua Lucero
Oklahoma State University
Undergrad Senior in Zoology
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Critter Identification
– 08/26/09
Hi
<Hello.>
I have recently acquired a candy cane and have found what appears to be
a soft coral amongst the heads.
Can you have a look to see if you can ID it please as I have looked
through the site and a couple of books I managed to get my hands on but
cant find anything similar.
It measures approximately 10mm across and the polyps protrude about
2-6mm (tips are feathery), the top is dome shaped and the stalk looks
like that of an aiptasia.
<It is hard to discern from the photo, but I would guess family
Alcyoniidae, and Genus Sarcophyton.>
Apologies for the quality of the photo but its the best i could do.
<Do a search on Sarcophyton and see if it might look similar, but I am
afraid that is the best I can do from that photo, perhaps another crew
member will chime in.>
Thanks in advance for your help and the great informative site that you
provide.
Regards
Gavin
<You're welcome,
Josh Solomon.>
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Coral ID 10/8/08
Hi all,
<Hi Bryant, Mich here.>
This is my first post to the people at WWM, so in advanced I give my
thanks and say great job on the site. I enjoy your site very much
and it has helped me many times in the past since I am rather new to
being an aquarist :)
<Glad you found us!>
I have had this
coral for a couple months already.
<Best to know what you're
getting for before assuming care!>
When I purchased it, the coral
was tiny and about the size of a golf ball. I bought it being told
it was a toadstool leather.
<Is a Sarcophyton.>
After a while
of looking around online I saw that some toadstool leathers have
longer tentacles than
others. I just figured that mine had
shorter ones than the others and I did not pay it any mind.
Recently, about a week ago, the leather started sprouting little
flowers, or polyps. Hopefully you can make them out in the photo
that is attached. In the end I am curious to see what type of coral
I have and if it is looking healthy where it is.
<It is looking
healthy.>
After looking around I noticed that it needs moderate
light (at the moment it is at the bottom of my 55g reef tank with 4,
54w T5's) I also read somewhere today that leathers should not be
placed near Zoanthids. If this is true then I have to move it.
<Sarcophytons exude many chemicals that can inhibit the growth of
many other corals.>
Either way I look forward to what you have to
say, and once again I thank you guys for the awesome job you are
doing.
<Welcome>
Bryant
<Mich>
By the way, if you want
higher resolution images let me know, I took this one with my phone
and it is a little blurry.
<Is fine.> |
An Alcyoniid at least. RMF |
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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