Acro ID please

okayamapiper

Community Member
View Badges
Joined
Aug 24, 2013
Messages
42
Reaction score
0
Location
Okayama, Japan
Rating - 0%
0   0   0
I got these a few months back in Kochi, Japan at a depth of about 1 meter and was curious if anybody could tell me their names. In Japan, they are called "midorishi" which is literally green rock. Not a very creative name...

Currently they reside in my 15 gallon and are growing quite well. I think... I wish I knew how to rotate photos.... Sorry
 

Attachments

  • IMG_0168.jpg
    IMG_0168.jpg
    92.4 KB · Views: 194
  • IMG_0165.jpg
    IMG_0165.jpg
    88.4 KB · Views: 196
  • IMG_0166.jpg
    IMG_0166.jpg
    95.4 KB · Views: 219
  • IMG_0167.jpg
    IMG_0167.jpg
    94.2 KB · Views: 203
The third pic looks like some kind of millepora.not sure on the others but they look great!
 
Well from looking at the Acropora that are possible in your area you describes I am going to guess these.
Corals of the World - About Coral Reefs
Maybe Acropora subulata for the first.
Acropora subulata. Corals of the World - Photos, maps and information about corals and reefs
Acropora japonica for the second.
Acropora japonica. Corals of the World - Photos, maps and information about corals and reefs
Acropora digifera for the third.
Acropora digitifera. Corals of the World - Photos, maps and information about corals and reefs
Hard to say on the last one. Maybe A. glauca if it tables out.
Acropora glauca. Corals of the World - Photos, maps and information about corals and reefs
 
Thank you. I only wish I had a bigger tank and knew how to swim as my catch is limited to how far I can wade. Had to move some corals from my home tank as my Ritteri anemone is on the war path. I think my 15 has reached maximum capacity.
ImageUploadedByReef2Reef Aquarium Forum1377568323.246400.jpg
 

TOP 10 Trending Threads

WHAT’S THE HARDEST PART OF REEFING TO EXPLAIN TO A NON-REEFER?

  • Why a tiny coral frag can cost that much

    Votes: 25 31.3%
  • Why I spend time testing and adjusting water

    Votes: 11 13.8%
  • Why the fish I want might not fit my tank

    Votes: 12 15.0%
  • Why I have buckets, tubing, and salt around the house

    Votes: 4 5.0%
  • Why corals are living animals, not decorations

    Votes: 20 25.0%
  • How much time and attention a reef takes

    Votes: 23 28.8%
  • The difference between freshwater and saltwater creatures

    Votes: 4 5.0%
  • I’ve stopped trying to explain

    Votes: 23 28.8%
  • Other (Post in the comments)

    Votes: 10 12.5%
Back
Top
Home
Post thread…
Market
What's new