id ?

***zhenya*** · 12-18-2002, 02:44 PM

I hope someone can help with id on this coral I got from my lfs today.It seemed that out of four they had this was the only piece not bleached or partially bleached.My thinking was Pavona but I'm not sure after I looked in Erics book

TIA.

tendar · 12-18-2002, 10:25 PM

It does look some what like a Pavona but not exactly. A good possiblity though.

***zhenya*** · 12-18-2002, 10:39 PM

Thanks for reply tendar

I've been trying to post a question on Eric B's forum,but attaching a pic there has been a PITA lately,so I gave up

I was thinking Pavona but after looking in the books it's now looks like maybe Merulina or I could be wrong alltogether

here's one more pic a bit closer

MtnDewMan · 12-18-2002, 11:15 PM

I don't know what it is but it looks pretty nice to me

***zhenya*** · 12-18-2002, 11:42 PM

Thanks Chuck

I liked it when I first saw it at the lfs but when I ask them what it was I got no answer.Like I said before,out of the four pieces they had,this was the only one looking good.So I figured I'd take it before it's to far gone as well.I just really like to get some idea of what it is so I can provide proper care(lights,current,etc.)It was under 400w MH in a 40g breeder at the store and I believe this is the reason other pieaces were bleached,although I could be wrong.If it's a Pavona,intence light should be no problem ,but so far I have no idea

montepora · 12-19-2002, 01:08 AM

It is not Pavonia but a merulina(?). HTH!

***zhenya*** · 12-19-2002, 01:38 AM

Hey Andrew,nice of you to stop by and help me out on this.I was leaning towards Merulina myself but you know how it is with trying to id something

Do you happen to have one of this?If you do,could you post a pic of it so I can compare.

TIA.

**kevinpo** · 12-19-2002, 01:40 AM

I will guess it's Merulina ampilata.

Regards,
Kevin

***zhenya*** · 12-19-2002, 01:51 AM

Thank you Kevin

I'm guessing the hasbendry would be same for all of the species of Merulina or there is a difference?Erics book has some info on this coral but if you have some more to add I'd be very greatfull.

**kevinpo** · 12-19-2002, 02:21 AM

They will tolerate lower light levels. Be careful about giving it too much light to quickly. It does well in low to moderate flow. Make sure that detritus doesn't settle on it.

HTH,
Kevin

***zhenya*** · 12-19-2002, 02:32 AM

Thanks for the tips Kevin.I try to gently blow with the turkey baster every other day as my clownfish likes to make a snowstorms,plus my coris aygula usualy gets mouthfull of sand and then just dumps it on my clams and corals,this fish is a real PITA.
Regarding light,it went from 400w this morning to 250w in my tank,plus I have it in a lower part of the tank.Hopefuly this will be ok for this coral.

Thanks again Kevin.

montepora · 12-19-2002, 11:14 AM

My died when I had the kalk accident while back.

But I found that the flow is important for the future shaping of this coral, my was growing downward because of the flow coming from the top. HTH!

Mike Accardi · 12-19-2002, 11:39 AM

I'm just guessing, but it looks like a type of plating
Hydnophora to me.

SueT · 12-19-2002, 08:46 PM

Gene, that is definitely merulina amplicata or scabricula. Also known as lettuce coral. Eric's first book has a better id and page on it. I have a piece of it and have had it for about 2.5 years now. It is a kind of slow grower, but under actinics it will glow like crazy. HTH..

my 180 ecosystem sps/clam tank:
http://berlinmethod.com/suet/
my 120 ecosystem sps tank:
http://suetruett.homestead.com/home.html

***zhenya*** · 12-20-2002, 09:42 AM

Hi Sue,
Thank you

Eric id'd it as Merulina as well.It does glow crazy under actinics

Thank all who responded and help me out,I appreciate it alot

**scubadude** · 12-21-2002, 11:16 PM

Very Nice piece Gene!

Heres my merulina

***zhenya*** · 12-22-2002, 01:47 AM

Hi Rocky,
Yours is a very nice piece as well.How long do you have it and what lights it's under? From what I understand(from Eric's book) it's not an easy coral to keep.
I like it alot though and prepared to do what's needed.So far it's been doing OK and is settling in(after my stupid clownfish left it alone).What is it with this clowns,every time I put something new in the tank,I got to ask them first

reefhead · 12-27-2002, 05:29 PM

not a merluna

its a plating Hydnophora Rigita

reefhead · 12-27-2002, 05:31 PM

here is mine

or was mine......

***zhenya*** · 12-27-2002, 05:59 PM

I have to disagree with you on it's been Hydnophora.I can see polyps extended on your coral but you'll see no polyps to speak off on Merulina,just ridges and valeys

I like it more and more every day.
I like to thank you for your interest and a pic

12-18-2002, 02:44 PM	#1
*zhenya* Owner Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: new jersey,usa Posts: 7,872	id ? I hope someone can help with id on this coral I got from my lfs today.It seemed that out of four they had this was the only piece not bleached or partially bleached.My thinking was Pavona but I'm not sure after I looked in Erics book TIA. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Kind regards, Gene.

12-18-2002, 10:39 PM	#3
*zhenya* Owner Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: new jersey,usa Posts: 7,872	Thanks for reply tendar I've been trying to post a question on Eric B's forum,but attaching a pic there has been a PITA lately,so I gave up I was thinking Pavona but after looking in the books it's now looks like maybe Merulina or I could be wrong alltogether here's one more pic a bit closer Attached Thumbnails __________________ Kind regards, Gene.

12-18-2002, 11:15 PM	#4
MtnDewMan Mayor Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Mukilteo, WA Posts: 748	I don't know what it is but it looks pretty nice to me __________________ MDM My Reef Tank Reef Frontiers

12-18-2002, 11:42 PM	#5
*zhenya* Owner Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: new jersey,usa Posts: 7,872	Thanks Chuck I liked it when I first saw it at the lfs but when I ask them what it was I got no answer.Like I said before,out of the four pieces they had,this was the only one looking good.So I figured I'd take it before it's to far gone as well.I just really like to get some idea of what it is so I can provide proper care(lights,current,etc.)It was under 400w MH in a 40g breeder at the store and I believe this is the reason other pieaces were bleached,although I could be wrong.If it's a Pavona,intence light should be no problem ,but so far I have no idea __________________ Kind regards, Gene.

12-19-2002, 01:08 AM	#6
montepora Tenant Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 80	It is not Pavonia but a merulina(?). HTH! __________________ montepora

12-18-2002, 10:25 PM	#2
tendar Governor Join Date: May 2000 Location: tempe,AZ Posts: 1,114	It does look some what like a Pavona but not exactly. A good possiblity though.

12-19-2002, 01:38 AM	#7
*zhenya* Owner Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: new jersey,usa Posts: 7,872	Hey Andrew,nice of you to stop by and help me out on this.I was leaning towards Merulina myself but you know how it is with trying to id something Do you happen to have one of this?If you do,could you post a pic of it so I can compare. TIA. __________________ Kind regards, Gene.

12-19-2002, 01:40 AM	#8
kevinpo Moderator Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Spokane Valley WA Posts: 2,460	I will guess it's Merulina ampilata. Regards, Kevin __________________ SPSguy On - On

12-19-2002, 01:51 AM	#9
*zhenya* Owner Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: new jersey,usa Posts: 7,872	Thank you Kevin I'm guessing the hasbendry would be same for all of the species of Merulina or there is a difference?Erics book has some info on this coral but if you have some more to add I'd be very greatfull. __________________ Kind regards, Gene.

12-19-2002, 02:21 AM	#10
kevinpo Moderator Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Spokane Valley WA Posts: 2,460	They will tolerate lower light levels. Be careful about giving it too much light to quickly. It does well in low to moderate flow. Make sure that detritus doesn't settle on it. HTH, Kevin __________________ SPSguy On - On

12-19-2002, 02:32 AM	#11
*zhenya* Owner Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: new jersey,usa Posts: 7,872	Thanks for the tips Kevin.I try to gently blow with the turkey baster every other day as my clownfish likes to make a snowstorms,plus my coris aygula usualy gets mouthfull of sand and then just dumps it on my clams and corals,this fish is a real PITA. Regarding light,it went from 400w this morning to 250w in my tank,plus I have it in a lower part of the tank.Hopefuly this will be ok for this coral. Thanks again Kevin. __________________ Kind regards, Gene.

12-19-2002, 11:14 AM	#12
montepora Tenant Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 80	My died when I had the kalk accident while back. But I found that the flow is important for the future shaping of this coral, my was growing downward because of the flow coming from the top. HTH! __________________ montepora

12-19-2002, 11:39 AM	#13
Mike Accardi Just Moved In Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Melrose, MA US Posts: 9	Hydno ?? I'm just guessing, but it looks like a type of plating Hydnophora to me.

12-19-2002, 08:46 PM	#14
SueT Mayor Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Houston,Tex. USA Posts: 544	Gene, that is definitely merulina amplicata or scabricula. Also known as lettuce coral. Eric's first book has a better id and page on it. I have a piece of it and have had it for about 2.5 years now. It is a kind of slow grower, but under actinics it will glow like crazy. HTH.. my 180 ecosystem sps/clam tank: http://berlinmethod.com/suet/ my 120 ecosystem sps tank: http://suetruett.homestead.com/home.html Last edited by SueT; 12-19-2002 at 08:50 PM.

12-20-2002, 09:42 AM	#15
*zhenya* Owner Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: new jersey,usa Posts: 7,872	Hi Sue, Thank you Eric id'd it as Merulina as well.It does glow crazy under actinics Thank all who responded and help me out,I appreciate it alot __________________ Kind regards, Gene.

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12-21-2002, 11:16 PM	#16
scubadude Moderator Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Wichita, Kansas Posts: 5,315	My votes on merulina amplicata! Very Nice piece Gene! Heres my merulina

12-22-2002, 01:47 AM	#17
*zhenya* Owner Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: new jersey,usa Posts: 7,872	Hi Rocky, Yours is a very nice piece as well.How long do you have it and what lights it's under? From what I understand(from Eric's book) it's not an easy coral to keep. I like it alot though and prepared to do what's needed.So far it's been doing OK and is settling in(after my stupid clownfish left it alone).What is it with this clowns,every time I put something new in the tank,I got to ask them first __________________ Kind regards, Gene.

12-27-2002, 05:29 PM	#18
reefhead Governor Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: st.petersburg,Fl. Posts: 1,513	not a merluna its a plating Hydnophora Rigita __________________ Joseph Abrams Enjoy Being, LLC www.NanoReefCentral.com

12-27-2002, 05:31 PM	#19
reefhead Governor Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: st.petersburg,Fl. Posts: 1,513	here is mine or was mine...... Attached Thumbnails __________________ Joseph Abrams Enjoy Being, LLC www.NanoReefCentral.com

12-27-2002, 05:59 PM	#20
*zhenya* Owner Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: new jersey,usa Posts: 7,872	I have to disagree with you on it's been Hydnophora.I can see polyps extended on your coral but you'll see no polyps to speak off on Merulina,just ridges and valeys I like it more and more every day. I like to thank you for your interest and a pic __________________ Kind regards, Gene.

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