!!!GOOD REEF!!! Gorg-i.d.

Glenner’sreef · Apr 10, 2021

Gorgonians are seriously one of my favorite corals. When I saw the red gorgonian and naturally figured it was non-photosynthetic, I thought wow what a beautiful gorg, I wonder what it’s called. Then one of the store employees came over and gave me good news and bad news. First he wasn’t sure of its name? He said a red gorg? I think? But he went on to say “ It’s photosynthetic “ $55 I took it! For the past month it has opened up beautifully just like the picture. Every day! I started to look on line for an id and description but I can’t find anything. Non-photosynthetic Red Gorgonians do exist but have white polyps. I’ve got to believe there’s a name for this coral somewhere. Thanks.

vetteguy53081 · Apr 11, 2021

Looks like orange tree gorgonian

Glenner’sreef · Apr 11, 2021

Thanks vetteguy for the response. But I don’t think that’s it. Orange Tree is NPS the one I have is Photosynthetic. I’ve also seen a good number of times the gorg you described at lfs. But seriously this is the first time I’ve ever seen this particular gorgonian. Appreciate your searching!

Kehy · Apr 15, 2021

Think you'll need to send me a sample for analysis, haha. Good looking coral

Glenner’sreef · Apr 15, 2021

Kehy said:
Think you'll need to send me a sample for analysis, haha. Good looking coral

Will do! Lol A photosynthetic red gorg and no name? Maybe I’ll grow it out, sell frags and give it my name “Glenner Gorg” like so many other frags are named. Hmm