Coral ID

[Schgred]

Hey guys can you help me identify these.

Obviously two types of birdsnest. Which one exactly?

What gorgonian is this exactly? Photosynthetic?

 

[Gregcoyote]

The first two are birds nest, Seriatopora, not sure which one. The gorgonian, or sea whip is a filter feeder. I have heard of varieties that survive with light alone, but I don't think that's one of them.

 

[czwicky]

I'm pretty sure #3 is a purple candelabra. They are a photosynthetic type of gorgonian and will live under good lights, but will thrive if fed phyto. The first two pictures are species of birdsnest corals. Seriatopora spp.