Favia ID

[peewee5779]

What kind (or what is this color mix name) of Favia this?

 

[Tahoe61]

Awesome gorgeous coral.

No idea.

 

[peewee5779]

Awesome gorgeous coral.

No idea.

I want to sell it. I have had it for years but don't know what to list it as other than Favia. I can't remember what I bought it as.

 

[Tahoe61]

I want to sell it. I have had it for years but don't know what to list it as other than Favia. I can't remember what I bought it as.

Go to vendor sites and look for Favia colonies for sale.
It's a very nice piece.

 

[thamnasteroid]

Dipsastraea sp., nice one too, surprising that it's not too deformed

 

[Elliotaquatics]

Any idea what coral this is? Bought it as a Favia but reading upon their name change, I’m uncertain about its true identity. It should grow into a ball shape.

 

[Baldyreef]

Any idea what coral this is? Bought it as a Favia but reading upon their name change, I’m uncertain about its true identity. It should grow into a ball shape.

@thamnasteroid can hopefully help out with that

 

[Elliotaquatics]

@thamnasteroid can hopefully help out with that

How do I ask them for help with the coral identification?

 

[mcarroll]

If you're selling it into the hobby, just calling it a Favia should be sufficient....that's what everyone will know it as. If you can't find a more specific name I wouldn't sweat it too much.

 

[Elliotaquatics]

If you're selling it into the hobby, just calling it a Favia should be sufficient....that's what everyone will know it as. If you can't find a more specific name I wouldn't sweat it too much.

Ah no, what were known as Favia before aren’t recognised as such anymore. I’m not selling it away, I just want to record the specific species of corals that I have in my current system and how they’re doing and all that. https://reefbuilders.com/2024/06/12...a-cursory-guide-to-ex-favia-merulinid-corals/ There’s an article about the situation.

 

[Atol_IA_APP]

So cute

 

[thamnasteroid]

Any idea what coral this is? Bought it as a Favia but reading upon their name change, I’m uncertain about its true identity. It should grow into a ball shape.

Dipsastraea

 

[Elliotaquatics]

Dipsastraea

Could it also be Barabattoia amicorum?

 

[peewee5779]

Dipsastraea sp., nice one too, surprising that it's not too deformed

Thank you, it was deformed when I originally purchased it but over the years it has grown out nicely

 

[Baldyreef]

If you're selling it into the hobby, just calling it a Favia should be sufficient....that's what everyone will know it as. If you can't find a more specific name I wouldn't sweat it too much.

Ah no, what were known as Favia before aren’t recognised as such anymore. I’m not selling it away, I just want to record the specific species of corals that I have in my current system and how they’re doing and all that. https://reefbuilders.com/2024/06/12...a-cursory-guide-to-ex-favia-merulinid-corals/ There’s an article about the situation.

If I’m not mistaken @mcarroll said that in regards to op’s post

 

[Elliotaquatics]

If I’m not mistaken @mcarroll said that in regards to op’s post

Ah gotcha, I’m still new to how this whole forum worksmy bad!

 

[Baldyreef]

If I’m not mistaken @mcarroll said that in regards to op’s post

Ah gotcha, I’m still new to how this whole forum worksmy bad!

No problem and forgot to mention that’s a very nice piece you got there, definitely make sure to post it once it grows, would love to see how awesome it looks bigger!!

 

[thamnasteroid]

Dipsastraea

Could it also be Barabattoia amicorum?

Barabattoia is technically Dipsastraea now but I would say more maritima

 

[mcarroll]

Ah no, what were known as Favia before aren’t recognised as such anymore. I’m not selling it away, I just want to record the specific species of corals that I have in my current system and how they’re doing and all that. https://reefbuilders.com/2024/06/12...a-cursory-guide-to-ex-favia-merulinid-corals/ There’s an article about the situation.

Certainly follow up if it's just for you.....I just meant for marketing (if you were selling) it wouldn't matter. (I thought someone mentioned selling, so NM. )