Help IDing this (lps?)

[Elan]

Got this a while back, but never got the name. Can anyone tell me what this is?

Thanks, Elan

 

[Viva'sReef]

Looks like a green Pavona

 

[EliteReefs]

shows what i know about these things lol

 

[treylane]

Pavona maldivensis - needs low light. :)

 

[EliteReefs]

i always thought all the Pavona's were a really hairy looking coral. learn somthing new every day

 

[Viva'sReef]

ahh YES Maldivensis is the extension I was looking for, thats it.

 

[Elan]

wait wait wait, it needs low light?? lol i've had it at the very top of my tank thinking it needs alot of light. Its been doing great though. Should i move it to the bottom of the tank?

 

[treylane]

Depends on your lighting. Keep an eye on it and if it seems to be bleaching or receding, move it down.

 

[Elan]

tek 48'' t5 8 bulb. Can it go on the sand bed?

 

[Ladipyg]

Pavona maldivensis - needs low light. :)

I agree...they also come in a very sweet dark burnt orange and the rim around the eyes is bright light orange. I had one doing quite well until I had a 14 inch anemone split and go "walkabout" while I was on vacation.
Nice coral, one of my favorites...don't see them around too often. :squigglemouth: