Plexaura flexuosa or something else?

SaltwaterAquarium.com
Jump to Last
PolypPocket

PolypPocket

Well-Known Member
View Badges
Joined
Jun 25, 2026
Messages
608
Reaction score
782
Location
Minnesota
What state or country do you live in
Minnesota
Rating - 0%
0   0   0
Just brought this gorgonian home a few days ago, just wondering if I’m guessing the species correctly? I think it looks like Plexaura flexuosa but am not sure. I am adding photos of the polyps both out and in to help ID.

(Water is cloudy bc I had just added phyto and fed the fish)

20260902_193933_8245C53E-C30D-4BC5-8E24-43A9A4DDC8A2.png


20260902_193933_AAB84DF0-15C8-49CA-9DDA-0A2DB2D268DC.png


20260902_193933_218236D7-96C0-4C1D-ACD8-825001288F8B.png


20260902_194028_5AB09EBD-0914-400E-A775-4CED9A5400BF.png
 
www.dinkinsaquaticgardens.com
Just in case anyone ever comes across this thread, yes it is Plexaura flexuosa
 

Similar threads

Teeter
Tankmates for Yellowhead Jawfish
Replies
4
Views
173
jonsreef2reef
J
J
Dino’s - but not sure what kind
2 3 4 5
Replies
86
Views
1,140
jayq16
J
F
    • Like
Full Spectrum Nano Reef
Replies
1
Views
60
Fish Fan
Fish Fan
pocillopro1
Is this Emerald crab cleaning or eating my coral?
Replies
4
Views
134
pocillopro1
pocillopro1
C
Fine red hair algae?
Replies
1
Views
84
Subsea
S

TOP 10 Trending Threads

revhtree
    • Like
Besides Brute trash cans what are you using for water storage?
2 3
Replies
50
Views
1,354
tsharpe291
tsharpe291
K
Some SPS not doing well
2 3 4 5
Replies
82
Views
990
ReneReef
ReneReef
AlyciaMarie
If you had to restart, what is one thing you would absolutely do again?
2
Replies
20
Views
751
Science/G
Science/G
palmer
    • Like
Last time buying INSTANT OCEAN
2
Replies
25
Views
476
X-37B
X-37B
Nixperience
    • Like
  • Poll Poll
Nano Build Skimmer or Refugium
2
Replies
21
Views
467
Privateye
Privateye
Echoplex
Is this growth or STN on my WD
2
Replies
22
Views
201
Science/G
Science/G
jimmypencil
    • Like
  • Poll Poll
Vermatid Snail Success Stories?
2 3
Replies
46
Views
2,499
seamonster
S
G
    • Like
Can one grow macroalgae in the back compartment of an AIO tank?
2
Replies
25
Views
339
Uncle99
Uncle99
D
Bio media in sump
2
Replies
20
Views
688
slingfox
slingfox

WHAT KIND OF HAPPY ACCIDENT(S) HAVE YOU HAD IN YOUR REEF?

  • Stable parameters over time

    Votes: 31 62.0%

  • Consistent coral growth

    Votes: 16 32.0%

  • Fish and inverts are settled

    Votes: 10 20.0%

  • The tank has moved past its ugly stages

    Votes: 14 28.0%

  • It has survived a major setback

    Votes: 2 4.0%

  • At least six months old

    Votes: 5 10.0%

  • At least one year old

    Votes: 9 18.0%

  • Stop worrying about age—it’s about stability

    Votes: 12 24.0%

  • Other (Post in the comments)

    Votes: 2 4.0%
See comments…

New Posts

Mariner of the Month - JOIN NOW!
TCK Corals
World Wide Corals
TSA
SaltwaterAquarium.com
Tidal Gardens
Dinkins Aquatic Gardens
Nutramar Foods
New Posts
Back
Top
Home
Forums
Post thread…
Market
What's new