Are these acros?

CyanoMagnet · 08/22/2008, 09:11 AM

This is not a ID (I know there are not supposed to be ID's in these forums) , I have AEFW and I need to know if I should treat these 2 corals. I am planning a dipping regimen for all the acros.

and the circled fellow.

secrest · 08/22/2008, 09:12 AM

yes they are

CyanoMagnet · 08/22/2008, 09:20 AM

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Originally posted by secrest
yes they are

Thanks... and g*d dam it

Amphiprion · 08/22/2008, 09:33 AM

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Originally posted by CyanoMagnet
Thanks... and g*d dam it

I take it you were trying to avoid Acropora. Ah, that's right--you just ended up with that case of AEFWs, right? Now I understand your frustration.

LockeOak · 08/22/2008, 10:02 AM

Yup. The identifying trait for Acropora is the polyp on the end of each branch is much larger than the others.

flyyyguy · 08/22/2008, 10:11 AM

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Originally posted by LockeOak
Yup. The identifying trait for Acropora is the polyp on the end of each branch is much larger than the others.

ive got more acros than I can count that dont agree with that statement

I honestly dont know for sure...Im no biology major or graduate student like yourself....but I just am a collector with a bunch of acros, many of which that doesnt appear to be true at all

acrodave · 08/22/2008, 10:26 AM

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Originally posted by flyyyguy
ive got more acros than I can count that dont agree with that statement

I honestly dont know for sure...Im no biology major or graduate student like yourself....but I just am a collector with a bunch of acros, many of which that doesnt appear to be true at all

+1

pwoller · 08/22/2008, 11:19 AM

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Originally posted by acrodave
+1

Some, but not even most???

flyyyguy · 08/22/2008, 11:27 AM

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Originally posted by pwoller
Some, but not even most???

I just went and looked at a bunch of my pictures to see.........and for sure...not even most can that be said is true

mythbusters says- Busted

Amphiprion · 08/22/2008, 01:29 PM

The central characteristic of Acropora is the pronounced corallites. "Acro"= sharp, prounounced; "pora" = pore.

LockeOak · 08/22/2008, 03:42 PM

Misspoke a bit. The apomorphy of the group is the presence of an axial corallite (polyp on the tip), which is not necessarily (though often is) larger than the radial polyps (Wallace 1999).

acrodave · 08/22/2008, 03:51 PM

The apomorphy of the group is the presence of an axial corallite (polyp on the tip),

thats is what i was wanting to hear.. glad you hit it

CyanoMagnet · 08/22/2008, 04:39 PM

Thank you all.

One more please, is this a acropora?

acrodave · 08/22/2008, 04:41 PM

yup...and not to sound rude or anything but you need to get a coral id book or just a good book on corals

acrodave · 08/22/2008, 04:43 PM

oh and they all look good also. nice job

Amphiprion · 08/22/2008, 05:25 PM

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Originally posted by LockeOak
Misspoke a bit. The apomorphy of the group is the presence of an axial corallite (polyp on the tip), which is not necessarily (though often is) larger than the radial polyps (Wallace 1999).

Not really misspoken at all. That is precisely what I said (or at least what I was referring to).

I love C. Wallace's book. Should be in every coral keeper's library.

CyanoMagnet · 08/22/2008, 05:36 PM

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Originally posted by acrodave
yup...and not to sound rude or anything but you need to get a coral id book or just a good book on corals

Will do. This is sort of an emergency.

And wow.... you just ruined my day with that "yup".

Can anyone recommend the best SPS ID book out there? (I know most of the lps).

CyanoMagnet · 08/22/2008, 05:38 PM

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Originally posted by acrodave
oh and they all look good also. nice job

ALmost every sps in my tank has colored up tremendously since the day I got them (month ago). But don't let looks fool you.

This tank is infected.

Mchava · 08/22/2008, 07:04 PM

Okay based on your statement I have a feeling that your are referring to the red planeria flatworm, which I might say a lot of people see. How do the flat worms look like, any pictures? that can help us out some more.

jciotti · 08/22/2008, 07:30 PM

What about the red bug on the first frag?

nicklepickle · 08/22/2008, 07:37 PM

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Originally posted by jciotti
What about the red bug on the first frag?

Good Eye!!! How the heck did you see that LOL

flyyyguy · 08/22/2008, 07:51 PM

Cyano Magnet...check your PM's

I want some of your worms

CyanoMagnet · 08/23/2008, 01:05 PM

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Originally posted by Mchava
Okay based on your statement I have a feeling that your are referring to the red planeria flatworm, which I might say a lot of people see. How do the flat worms look like, any pictures? that can help us out some more.

No , I am reffering to AEFW. They look clearish , flat, invisible on coral. They eat the coral leaving circular bitemarks, and lay eggs at the base.

CyanoMagnet · 08/23/2008, 01:09 PM

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Originally posted by jciotti
What about the red bug on the first frag?

I hope thats a joke.

CyanoMagnet · 08/23/2008, 01:16 PM

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Originally posted by flyyyguy
Cyano Magnet...check your PM's

I want some of your worms

08/22/2008, 09:11 AM	#1
CyanoMagnet Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Brooklyn ,NY Posts: 1,272	Are these acros? This is not a ID (I know there are not supposed to be ID's in these forums) , I have AEFW and I need to know if I should treat these 2 corals. I am planning a dipping regimen for all the acros. and the circled fellow. __________________ Salifert - - - - - - Phosphates ud, ud Nitrates .0xxxppm, Alk 9dkh Calcium 445ppm mag 1380 PH 7.7-8.0 Salinity, 1.026 11/27/2008 Current Tank Info: 72 g bf,15g sump->16g qt,10g refugium w/ DSB and cheato (lots), T5 lighting 6x54watt (2x10k,2xab,blue act,super act),korallin 1501 ca reactor,sulfur denitrator(korallin),bullet 1 skimmer,phosban reactor(running carbon atm),2xtunze1500gph,3xkoralin

08/22/2008, 01:29 PM	#10
Amphiprion Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 6,580	The central characteristic of Acropora is the pronounced corallites. "Acro"= sharp, prounounced; "pora" = pore. __________________ You've done it now, haven't you? Current Tank Info: 40g breeder patch reef w/ seagrass; 2-250w XM 10K; Vortech MP40wES; all natural filtration (and carbon)

08/22/2008, 03:51 PM	#12
acrodave REEF NERD Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: maryville tn-- work in knoxville Posts: 4,188	The apomorphy of the group is the presence of an axial corallite (polyp on the tip), thats is what i was wanting to hear.. glad you hit it __________________ Peace,Dave Superman puts on Tim Tebow pajamas when he goes to bed The Heisman as a sophomore nuff said Less technology more biology Tattoos are the only art you can take to the grave Current Tank Info: 26gal bow,20gal mantis tank/fuge150wHQI,20k AB Seio 620 maxijet1200x's 2 on a wave maker. all sps

08/22/2008, 04:39 PM	#13
CyanoMagnet Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Brooklyn ,NY Posts: 1,272	Thank you all. One more please, is this a acropora? __________________ Salifert - - - - - - Phosphates ud, ud Nitrates .0xxxppm, Alk 9dkh Calcium 445ppm mag 1380 PH 7.7-8.0 Salinity, 1.026 11/27/2008 Current Tank Info: 72 g bf,15g sump->16g qt,10g refugium w/ DSB and cheato (lots), T5 lighting 6x54watt (2x10k,2xab,blue act,super act),korallin 1501 ca reactor,sulfur denitrator(korallin),bullet 1 skimmer,phosban reactor(running carbon atm),2xtunze1500gph,3xkoralin

08/22/2008, 04:41 PM	#14
acrodave REEF NERD Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: maryville tn-- work in knoxville Posts: 4,188	yup...and not to sound rude or anything but you need to get a coral id book or just a good book on corals __________________ Peace,Dave Superman puts on Tim Tebow pajamas when he goes to bed The Heisman as a sophomore nuff said Less technology more biology Tattoos are the only art you can take to the grave Current Tank Info: 26gal bow,20gal mantis tank/fuge150wHQI,20k AB Seio 620 maxijet1200x's 2 on a wave maker. all sps

08/22/2008, 09:12 AM	#2
secrest Tired Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,148	yes they are

08/22/2008, 10:02 AM	#5
LockeOak Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 842	Yup. The identifying trait for Acropora is the polyp on the end of each branch is much larger than the others.

08/22/2008, 03:42 PM	#11
LockeOak Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 842	Misspoke a bit. The apomorphy of the group is the presence of an axial corallite (polyp on the tip), which is not necessarily (though often is) larger than the radial polyps (Wallace 1999).

08/22/2008, 04:43 PM	#15
acrodave REEF NERD Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: maryville tn-- work in knoxville Posts: 4,188	oh and they all look good also. nice job __________________ Peace,Dave Superman puts on Tim Tebow pajamas when he goes to bed The Heisman as a sophomore nuff said Less technology more biology Tattoos are the only art you can take to the grave Current Tank Info: 26gal bow,20gal mantis tank/fuge150wHQI,20k AB Seio 620 maxijet1200x's 2 on a wave maker. all sps

08/22/2008, 07:04 PM	#19
Mchava Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Santa Ana CA Posts: 4,295	Okay based on your statement I have a feeling that your are referring to the red planeria flatworm, which I might say a lot of people see. How do the flat worms look like, any pictures? that can help us out some more. __________________ Mario

08/22/2008, 07:30 PM	#20
jciotti Moved On Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Fallbrook, Ca Posts: 303	What about the red bug on the first frag?

08/22/2008, 07:51 PM	#22
flyyyguy King of the white corals Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,244	Cyano Magnet...check your PM's I want some of your worms __________________ I like holding hands, snuggling, and long walks on the beach