Coral id

[Stlrockguy]

Trying to figure out what this is. When it's closed up its a hard coral with a lot of ridges. When it opens its green with red tentacles

 

[mr_X]

Take a few more pictures.

 

[Stlrockguy]

I can't get a good picture. But it's closed up. It looks like a branch that broke off. Where the break is you can see the soft parts. Looks kinda bubbly

 

[mr_X]

Where did you get it? Ask that guy what it was. Is it glued down? Pick it up and bring it close to the glass, then take the pic.

 

[Stlrockguy]

The part that faces up


The part laying on the rock

 

[mr_X]

That's called hydnophora. You have the encrusting type. Hydnophora exesa if I'm not mistaken.

 

[Stlrockguy]

Ok thanks. You know where I can read some information on it

 

[Stlrockguy]

You seem to know a lot about saltwater. How long have you been in the hobby

 

[Stlrockguy]

I hope my lighting is good enough since I just have cheap two bulb t5 ho lamp

 

[mr_X]

Your lighting probably isn't good enough. I've been in the salt side of the hobby for a decade, give or take.

 

[Stlrockguy]

Will it keep doing what it's been doing for 2 months. It's been in my tank for around 6 weeks and seems to be doing ok. It opens up and normally stays open as long as the lights are on.

 

[mr_X]

It will probably stay exactly the size it is, without stronger light.