Gorgonian ID please

Jacob D · 05/17/2010, 10:28 PM

Anybody know what genus, and possibly species this might be? The part visible in the photo is about 6-8" tall for reference. The branches are very fat, as big around as an average thumb, and the polyps are fairly small.

Nanook · 05/17/2010, 10:32 PM

Not sure, but I love it.

Jacob D · 05/18/2010, 11:09 AM

Thanks, Nanook. I have quite a few gorgs and this is one of my favorites. My wife says the shape reminds her of Cheetos... I had to remind her not to take a bite

If anyone has a suggestion I'm hoping for an ID. Even if you come across a photo of something similar looking feel free to post.

PACHY-FAN · 05/20/2010, 01:01 PM

Briareum perhaps?

Jacob D · 05/20/2010, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by PACHY-FAN

Briareum perhaps?

I don't think so. I have what I believe to be Briareum and it's very bushy, this one has pretty small and compact polyps. It's like comparing a shaggy dog to a shaved poodle.

slapshot · 05/28/2010, 03:08 PM

Need a picture with the polyps retracted.

Softhammer · 06/18/2010, 01:41 PM

Check out Eunicea Species

05/17/2010, 10:28 PM	#1
Jacob D never say die! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Stockton Posts: 6,620	Gorgonian ID please Anybody know what genus, and possibly species this might be? The part visible in the photo is about 6-8" tall for reference. The branches are very fat, as big around as an average thumb, and the polyps are fairly small. __________________ Jacob. Current Tank Info: Retired from reefing...

05/17/2010, 10:32 PM	#2
Nanook Ancient Eskimo Legend Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Saint Louis, MO Posts: 35,115 Blog Entries: 11	Not sure, but I love it. __________________ Dave Owner of the largest coral in the Midwest! The wind blew, the chit flew, and then they came two by two. 'Scuse me while I kiss the sky. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Current Tank Info: 375g & 470g mixed reefs, started April 1st, 2008

05/18/2010, 11:09 AM	#3
Jacob D never say die! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Stockton Posts: 6,620	Thanks, Nanook. I have quite a few gorgs and this is one of my favorites. My wife says the shape reminds her of Cheetos... I had to remind her not to take a bite If anyone has a suggestion I'm hoping for an ID. Even if you come across a photo of something similar looking feel free to post. __________________ Jacob. Current Tank Info: Retired from reefing...

06/18/2010, 01:41 PM	#7
Softhammer Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Chicago Illinois Posts: 131	Check out Eunicea Species __________________ You spent how much on what?

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