Coral identification

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Kopitar

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Hi.


Does anyone know what kind of coral is this guy

It came in a shipment online along with 12 other corals and the salesman didnt put any names on the bags.. So im a bit confused
Im thinking it might be the purple bonsai but really not 100% sure
And is his color normal ? Doest look normal to me ..Where should he be in the tank?

Thanks for the help
 

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It's definitely an acropora of some sort. It could be a Garf bonsai. What lighting do you have it under?
 
Aquatic life 6 bulbs T5
Where should they be placed ?
I put him in the bottom 1/3 of tank since i didnt know ,been a week now still hasnt changed color

Thanks
 
Oh nice thanks alot ill change his spot right awAy


While were at it do you know where those 2 need to be placed ? I have them in the middle for now

First (pink) is a branching cyphastrea

Other one is a red polyp acropora but not 100% certain

Thanks for the help
 

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Both acropora species are high light. The cyphastrea I'm not sure about. I've only kept the encrusting type and found that to do best under moderate lighting. I would start that one low and see how it goes.
 
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