ID Gongorian

[TheScientificReefer]

Hey got this gongorian here, wondering what kind it is photosynthetic or non photosynthetic, been doing well and I put out reef roids for it just in case its non photosynthetic but thought its better to know for sure.

 

[andiesreef]

do you know where it came from? carribean gorgs are usually photosynthetic and have smaller polyps, while those hailing from the indo-pacific are more colorful, have larger polyps, and are often non-photosynthetic. at first glance it looks more like the latter to me, but a better close-up is probably necessary for a better id. gorgonians benefit from somebfeeding even if they are photosynthetic imo.

 

[TheScientificReefer]

do you know where it came from? carribean gorgs are usually photosynthetic and have smaller polyps, while those hailing from the indo-pacific are more colorful, have larger polyps, and are often non-photosynthetic. at first glance it looks more like the latter to me, but a better close-up is probably necessary for a better id. gorgonians benefit from somebfeeding even if they are photosynthetic imo.

Dont know where its from, but ill take a better pic tomorrow

 

[Mikedawg]

Looks like a purple rod; photosynthetic. Nice specimen, btw

 

[albano]

Looks like a purple rod; photosynthetic. Nice specimen, btw

+1… looks like a Caribbean/ Gulf coral

 

[dennis romano]

Looks like a Plexaura... photosynthetic from Caribbean. Easy