A bit (alot) of help and some ID please

[Ricko]

I bought this coral a few mths back and it never opened up for 2 weeks, thought it was dying so gave it to a mate and the thing started thriving after 2 days . He gave it back to me yesterday and as soon as it hit the water my moorish was into it. Have blocked it off from the idol and the thing is thriving in less than 24h (obviously why it didn't open up the first 2 weeks i had it)

Q1- what is this coral?? the common name over here is finger coral.

Q2- if i leave the coral blocked up for a few days will the idol get used to it and leave it alone?

Q3- why did my idol not touch one of these corals that i had ages ago?

 

[Ricko]

Sorry forgot pics

 

[myfishhadbabies]

1. I believe it is a bleached duncan coral (thats a large duncan colony!)
2. It might have just took a little taste, if the idol thought it was good, it will continue to nip on it.
3. Idols are a hit and miss with corals

 

[Ricko]

1. I believe it is a bleached duncan coral (thats a large duncan colony!)
2. It might have just took a little taste, if the idol thought it was good, it will continue to nip on it.
3. Idols are a hit and miss with corals

Thankyou, i have heard Duncans also. Definately not bleached, just my camera making it seem that way.
On your opinion/advice, i guess one of them has to go!!!

 

[skene]

Duncans.

No.

Good question. Depends on the fish at the time.

 

[BIGgourami]

it does look like duncans... but it does look a little pale.. mine much greener than that... but that could be individual variation...

he'll prolly keep going... once ya pop, ya just can't stop

likewise.. he could have tried it once (later) and found out he liked em...

 

[Ricko]

Thanks for the feedback all.
Unblocked the coral a couple of days ago, the idol hasn't touched it since.
Have come to the conclusion that my fish just likes to p#ss me off.