Help identify coral?

[cjwb2012]

Hey guys!

I picked up this coral from my LFS and typically I deal with my regular "guy". Well, he wasn't there this time and I had been eyeing this coral for some time and decided to pull the trigger. Before the transaction I asked one of the employees what this was and he was not able to give me a name. I'm sure this is probably coral 101 stuff but I certainly have no idea what it is. I just love the color and shape. Thanks in advance!

 

[newmonium]

Candy Cane or trumpet coral

 

[DSC reef]

+1 on candy cane.

 

[cjwb2012]

Candy Cane or trumpet coral

I appreciate it!

 

[newmonium]

I appreciate it!

No problem. Enjoy!

 

[cjwb2012]

+1 on candy cane.

Any ideas on lighting requirements? I started it a little above the sand bottom. Wondering if I may need to move it up a bit in the future. Its in a LED Biocube 32.

 

[DSC reef]

IME they can handle a pretty wide variety of lighting. I think where you have it should be fine, is it power compact or led in your biocube? I always kept flow moderate and indirect.

 

[cjwb2012]

IME they can handle a pretty wide variety of lighting. I think where you have it should be fine, is it power compact or led in your biocube? I always kept flow moderate and indirect.

LED. Probably going to upgrade to Steves LED kit beginning of next year. Copy all. I appreciate it.

 

[DSC reef]

LED. Probably going to upgrade to Steves LED kit beginning of next year. Copy all. I appreciate it.

Your very welcome

 

[cristata.reef]

Candy Cane, specifically Caulastrea curvata. I have a bit of an obsession with coral in this genus lol. I think you will too, especially once those polyps inflate as it acclimates to your tank.

 

[I_Got_Crabs]

Trumpet/candy cane coral with feeder tentacles out

 

[Kaiyun89]

Can anyone help me figure out what this one is

 

[DSC reef]

It's best to start your own thread when asking for an ID as it will get you more eyes to help and won't hijack another's thread. It is a snake polyp