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10/22/2010, 12:49 AM | #1 |
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Meat Coral
This is Virginia, one of the first corals I purchased for my reef tank, and she was sold to me as a "Meat Coral". It's amazing how many shapes she can morph into...from a tight little fist to a soft, puffy dinner plate size. I feed her vitamin-soaked mysis shrimp and she devours them!
Does anyone know if this is actually a Meat Coral or is there another name for this coral? Also, do you know how large these corals grow? I hope not too much larger. I'm fond of this coral and I'm hoping she doesn't outgrow my tank. Thanks for any info you can share with me.
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10/22/2010, 01:10 AM | #2 |
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Looks like a meat coral indeed. The scientific name for this genus is Cynarina and I would venture that the species is lacrymalis, although that is just a guess.
This species can get quite large, so you may want to keep feedings to a minimum if it is already outgrowing your tank. Cool picture and coral. You can read more on sites like this: http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/p...460&pcatid=460
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10/22/2010, 01:39 AM | #3 |
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Thanks for the info and link klepto!
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