LPS (?) Purple edge coral ID - Aquarium Advice

luntiz · 12-09-2004, 03:52 AM

Picked it up the other day, think its a fungia, not too sure.

sumphead · 12-09-2004, 08:14 AM

yup and a pretty one too.

R-

Bearfan · 12-09-2004, 10:32 AM

Very nice

luntiz · 12-09-2004, 12:32 PM

Okay, now that we know its a fungia, where should it be placed? I am running a barebottom system so I have no sand, will the rocks be okay or will it eventually die?

sumphead · 12-09-2004, 12:39 PM

errr... I don't rightly know as I have never run barebottomed. Generally on the substrate and ensure there are no air bubbles trapped underneath it (this is not good and can kill it) I would think the bottom would be fine, but I would avoid the rocks, though a nice flat one would probably work.

**lando** · 12-10-2004, 10:40 AM

Nice Plate Coral! This is from the Borneman book..."they should be placed on a soft or rubble bottom to prevent damage from falls, which are quite likely given their propensity for movement." Looks like yours is fungia repanda. Good luck with it...Lando

luntiz · 12-10-2004, 12:04 PM

Thanks for the [acronym:fa35e41fe7="Identify"]ID[/acronym:fa35e41fe7], is the repanda's tenticles even shorter than the other ones? I googled the repanda and it seems as though the tenticles are one of the shortest I've seen on any Fungia.

12-11-2004, 12:20 PM

The tentacles are often no more than little "stubbies" on this species. They do have beautiful coloration and can grow quite fast given the right lighting and chemistry. For the most part placing it on the tank bottom shouldn't be too much a concern as long as the edges are not touching nearby rocks. They will "walk" about so don't be suprised if you need to keep moving it. You may also want to tip the coral and clear any debris from underneath it occasionally.

Cheers
Steve

12-09-2004, 03:52 AM	#1
luntiz Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 272	LPS (?) Purple edge coral ID Picked it up the other day, think its a fungia, not too sure. __________________ The Tank 50 Gallon Acrylic Tank (36x15x20) 85lbs Fiji Live Rock Barebottom (4) Maxi-Jet 900 (230gph) Awaiting 2 MJ1200s Lighting (1) 250W 10,000K Aqualine Aquamedic HQI Hanging Pendant (5) LED Moonlights Live Stock (2) Pink Skunk Clownfishes Goldstripped Maroon Clownfish Yellow Eye Kole Tang Fuzzy Dwarf Lionfish

12-09-2004, 10:32 AM	#3
Bearfan Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Marquette, MI Posts: 3,554 Images: 45	Very nice __________________ 75 gal w/ 75 gal sump, 25 gal fuge with Chaeto and 25 gal frag - 4x65 PC w/ Moonlite on the main tank, 2x20W PC on the fuge, 4x20W PC on the frag 72 Gal Bowfront Planted w/ 2x65 PC and 40W T8

12-09-2004, 12:32 PM	#4
luntiz Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 272	Okay, now that we know its a fungia, where should it be placed? I am running a barebottom system so I have no sand, will the rocks be okay or will it eventually die? __________________ The Tank 50 Gallon Acrylic Tank (36x15x20) 85lbs Fiji Live Rock Barebottom (4) Maxi-Jet 900 (230gph) Awaiting 2 MJ1200s Lighting (1) 250W 10,000K Aqualine Aquamedic HQI Hanging Pendant (5) LED Moonlights Live Stock (2) Pink Skunk Clownfishes Goldstripped Maroon Clownfish Yellow Eye Kole Tang Fuzzy Dwarf Lionfish

12-10-2004, 10:40 AM	#6
lando Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Savage, MN Posts: 7,669 Images: 46	Nice Plate Coral! This is from the Borneman book..."they should be placed on a soft or rubble bottom to prevent damage from falls, which are quite likely given their propensity for movement." Looks like yours is fungia repanda. Good luck with it...Lando __________________ Some people are like slinkies...they serve no real purpose yet can still bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs! Have a great day! Brian

12-10-2004, 12:04 PM	#7
luntiz Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 272	Thanks for the [acronym:fa35e41fe7="Identify"]ID[/acronym:fa35e41fe7], is the repanda's tenticles even shorter than the other ones? I googled the repanda and it seems as though the tenticles are one of the shortest I've seen on any Fungia. __________________ The Tank 50 Gallon Acrylic Tank (36x15x20) 85lbs Fiji Live Rock Barebottom (4) Maxi-Jet 900 (230gph) Awaiting 2 MJ1200s Lighting (1) 250W 10,000K Aqualine Aquamedic HQI Hanging Pendant (5) LED Moonlights Live Stock (2) Pink Skunk Clownfishes Goldstripped Maroon Clownfish Yellow Eye Kole Tang Fuzzy Dwarf Lionfish

12-09-2004, 08:14 AM	#2
sumphead Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 797 Images: 1	yup and a pretty one too. R-

12-09-2004, 12:39 PM	#5
sumphead Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 797 Images: 1	errr... I don't rightly know as I have never run barebottomed. Generally on the substrate and ensure there are no air bubbles trapped underneath it (this is not good and can kill it) I would think the bottom would be fine, but I would avoid the rocks, though a nice flat one would probably work.

12-11-2004, 12:20 PM	#8
steve-s Guest Posts: n/a	The tentacles are often no more than little "stubbies" on this species. They do have beautiful coloration and can grow quite fast given the right lighting and chemistry. For the most part placing it on the tank bottom shouldn't be too much a concern as long as the edges are not touching nearby rocks. They will "walk" about so don't be suprised if you need to keep moving it. You may also want to tip the coral and clear any debris from underneath it occasionally. Cheers Steve

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