ID these brains for me.

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ID these three corals for me. Two are open brains..i think T. radiata

And the other looks like some type of acan. but idk

 

[julsy]

the first 2 appear to be trachyphyllia radiata as you said and the other is a geoffery. im guessing the third is actually what is called a moonstone brain coral, your acans willl have individual polyps with lobes, where this one appears to be a constant connecting lobe.

 

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the first 2 appear to be trachyphyllia radiata as you said and the other is a geoffery. im guessing the third is actually what is called a moonstone brain coral, your acans willl have individual polyps with lobes, where this one appears to be a constant connecting lobe.

Thanks much, after looking at a few favia species it does look like that. Also I thought geoffery and radiata were one species now.


Another question, what a good current for these guys..more on the stronger side or weaker. Thanks again guys!

 

[julsy]

im not sure if they are the same now or not, but if not, then those are the two types lol. yea im fairly sure thats a favia style brain, either way a moderate to low current is best, i used to keep an radiata in those currents, i always fed it at night when it opened up also, usually mysis

 

[mr.reef24]

Well I cannot give you the exact ID but they are LPS as too which family unidentifiable without proper sample's and testing but beautiful corals

mr.reef24

 

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im not sure if they are the same now or not, but if not, then those are the two types lol. yea im fairly sure thats a favia style brain, either way a moderate to low current is best, i used to keep an radiata in those currents, i always fed it at night when it opened up also, usually mysis

These guys are eating mysis and brine. Is it good when they're mouthes are open during the day?

Well I cannot give you the exact ID but they are LPS as too which family unidentifiable without proper sample's and testing but beautiful corals

mr.reef24

Thanks, you should see them when they are fully out and colored up. Those pics where a few hours after acclimation. I knew they were LPS, they're open brains

 

[julsy]

if you have them trained to eat durring the day you are lucky, mine never would

 

[mr.reef24]

how big is each LPS?

mr.reef24

 

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When they're fully out the two are about 8" and 6" and the favia is about 6"