Acro ID anyone?

Defect · Jun 26, 2014

So I have this acro here. It was sold to me as a cali tort but as I look at it more and more I am starting to second guess. Just looking for some confirmation of the acro species before I call the place.. Sorry for pic its from my phone I can get a better one but the good cameras battery is charging right now. I will post another picture soon but I know you acro heads know growth patterns and coralites and what not.

Thanks

Defect · Jun 26, 2014

Better pictures. Its a lot more blue then purple but I dont know how to fix colors

Frick · Jul 1, 2014

It's definitely not a Cali Tort or A. tortuosa.

It looks closer to A. exquisita, which if it is, it is far more valuable than any "tort" IMO.
Acropora exquisita. Corals of the World - Photos, maps and information about corals and reefs

Defect · Jul 1, 2014

Well thank you. It looks exactly like this picture here which is from the site you linked except its purple and blue with ice blue new growth.

Frick · Jul 9, 2014

You can't really go by color to ID corals IMO. It might help lead you in the right direction but color is not a defining factor. Also those pictures from AIM are all taken from wild colonies with a regulr flash from a dive camera. Very different from your aquarium lighting.