Coral ID

[coriii]

Hello, I got this coral as a birthday present but I can't ID it. I'm new to saltwater so I'm still learning.

If anyone could help me I'd be very grateful! Thank you!

 

[LetItReef]

Looks like Trachyphyllia.

 

[coriii]

Thank you!

 

[Mikedawg]

Yep, Trachyphillia radiata. Looks very healthy.

BTW, I've got a birthday coming up, lol.

 

[coriii]

Thank you so much!

 

[Silverfish]

Happy Birthday! Theses large polyp stony corals like direct feeding. They like frozen or pellet food. I feed mine every three or four days.

 

[AcroNem]

Yep, Trachyphillia radiata. Looks very healthy.

BTW, I've got a birthday coming up, lol.

I believe it's accepted species is T. geoffroyi. A while back a revision was made to place radiata back into the genus Wellsophyllia, but may not be accepted at the moment.

 

[Mikedawg]

Yes, taxonomy as we know is an evolving science so there is bound to be some confusion over time as to an organism's "proper name". For example Aquarium Creations Online lists Wellsophyllia radiata; LiveAquaria shows both T. geoffroyi and T. radiata as different species; Tidal Gardens' website posits that Trachyphyllia and Wellsophyllia have been combined into a single genus at some time in the past. But, here's a video about claimed differences: https://www.bing.com/videos/search?...90E86F789050A19D683790E&view=detail&FORM=VIRE

This happens with classifying other organisms, of course, and often seems to reflect how much of a difference between animals the examiner/examining board considers to be significant.

Good thing is that whatever you call it, it requires the same conditions and care.

Good luck, they are great additions to a reef tank IMHO.

 

[coriii]

Yep, Trachyphillia radiata. Looks very healthy.

BTW, I've got a birthday coming up, lol.

Almost forgot! Happy Birthday!!

 

[coriii]

Yes, taxonomy as we know is an evolving science so there is bound to be some confusion over time as to an organism's "proper name". For example Aquarium Creations Online lists Wellsophyllia radiata; LiveAquaria shows both T. geoffroyi and T. radiata as different species; Tidal Gardens' website posits that Trachyphyllia and Wellsophyllia have been combined into a single genus at some time in the past. But, here's a video about claimed differences: https://www.bing.com/videos/search?...90E86F789050A19D683790E&view=detail&FORM=VIRE

This happens with classifying other organisms, of course, and often seems to reflect how much of a difference between animals the examiner/examining board considers to be significant.

Good thing is that whatever you call it, it requires the same conditions and care.

Good luck, they are great additions to a reef tank IMHO.

Thank you for the elaborated explanation! Will treasure these info!!

 

[coriii]

Happy Birthday! Theses large polyp stony corals like direct feeding. They like frozen or pellet food. I feed mine every three or four days.

Feeding mine brine shrimp every 3 days, also it totally gets crazy when I feed pellets to fish. Amazing coral in my opinion!

 

[Mikedawg]

Thank you for the elaborated explanation! Will treasure these info!!

Glad to help. Fortunately my brother, who has a PhD in Evolutionary Biology, didn't weigh in - that would have been real elaboration, lol. Enjoy the hobby

 

[Silverfish]

Generally when you r a PhD you stay in your lane.