Help with coral ID please

[Klyle]

I hate admitting it, but I’ve had this coral for close to 3 years and I’m not sure what it is…it was sold to me online as a candy cane, but it’s definitely not what’s normally considered a candy cane. I’ve looked to see if there are other types, but haven’t had any luck. I lit it up with my uv flashlight so it’s obvious where the tissue was. Thanks

 

[MACHO]

I hate admitting it, but I’ve had this coral for close to 3 years and I’m not sure what it is…it was sold to me online as a candy cane, but it’s definitely not what’s normally considered a candy cane. I’ve looked to see if there are other types, but haven’t had any luck. I lit it up with my uv flashlight so it’s obvious where the tissue was. Thanks

looks like a candy cane and reverse image search also shows it as candy cane

 

[thamnasteroid]

either Caulastraea or Astraeosmilia

 

[Kasrift]

either Caulastraea or Astraeosmilia

This! Check this article from reef builders with photos to get an idea of the two. https://reefbuilders.com/2021/03/04/astraeosmilia-is-a-new-genus-that-splits-up-the-candy-corals/

 

[Klyle]

This! Check this article from reef builders with photos to get an idea of the two. https://reefbuilders.com/2021/03/04/astraeosmilia-is-a-new-genus-that-splits-up-the-candy-corals/

That’s exactly what it is…thanks!

 

[Klyle]

looks like a candy cane and reverse image search also shows it as candy cane

I’ve never seen a candy cane that had tissue grow down to the base…I’m seeing there is another type now from the replies. Thanks

 

[Klyle]

This! Check this article from reef builders with photos to get an idea of the two. https://reefbuilders.com/2021/03/04/astraeosmilia-is-a-new-genus-that-splits-up-the-candy-corals/

Jake Adams is still teaching me things! Love it!!