Meat Coral

tidepool2 · 10/22/2010, 12:49 AM

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.

klepto · 10/22/2010, 01:10 AM

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

tidepool2 · 10/22/2010, 01:39 AM

Thanks for the info and link klepto!

10/22/2010, 01:10 AM	#2
klepto Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Monterey, California Posts: 1,955	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 __________________ Everything you do can be done better from a place of relaxation. Stephen C. Paul

10/22/2010, 01:39 AM	#3
tidepool2 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 171	Thanks for the info and link klepto! __________________ 65g reef tank, live rock/sand, Eheim 1262 900gph, Venturi skimmer, 2 Koralia PHs + Controller, 2 - 150w Rena Smart Heaters + Controllers, Cabinet, Sump, Aqua Illuminations Sol LED Module + Controller, 2 Ecoxotic 50/50 Panorama LEDs, 1 Ecoxotic Panorama Actinic and lots and lots of love.

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