Mohawk Zoas ID

[FreshCoastReef]

I recently bought "Mohawk Zoas" from an online source. Pictured below is what I received. Heads are currently about 1/4" across - very small and bright orange in the center.

To my eye these look nothing like the Mohawks I was expecting, which have a dark purple color with a kind of Speckled/stary night look.

I'm new to reefing, so not sure if I should expect the color of these Zoas to change or develop over time, or do they remain the same throughout their life cycle?

 

[blaxsun]

Welcome to the world of optimal lighting and Photoshop. I'd give it a little while - zoas can change colors over time.

 

[FreshCoastReef]

I thought that may be the case. Thanks @blaxsun .

 

[littlebigreef]

Not a Mohawk. That’s also not a strain prone to morphing.

What you have there looks like a Sakura strain of one form or another.

 

[monkeyCmonkeyDo]

I agree with the above. Not a Mohawk.
I grew Mohawks. Great coral. Beautiful and a good grower. Good.luck with your search. They were.a relatively cheap coral last I was reefing.
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[FreshCoastReef]

Not a Mohawk. That’s also not a strain prone to morphing.

What you have there looks like a Sakura strain of one form or another.

Thanks for confirming my suspicions @littlebigreef and @monkeyCmonkeyDo.

Seller just confirmed that this is not a Mohawk and will be replacing. They're treating me well.

Looking forward to growing some legit Mohawks soon!

 

[REEFTIDE]

Could be more of a Halle Berry

 

[FreshCoastReef]

Could be more of a Halle Berry

I think you're right @REEFTIDE

 

[Wolf89]

Those are Pandora's.

 

[Vagabond]

I just picked up some Mohawks and they have a gold spelled on the center and a bit of a yellow mouth, with a long skirt.i got them from vivid aquariums.

 

[Vagabond]

speckled*