Staghorn?

[icemountain]

I was told this is a staghorn. Can anyone confirm if it is or isn't? If it isn't, what's the ID?

 

[bct15]

It looks to have a staghorn type growth, the exact species I'm no sure.

 

[Genesis Corals]

Looks like it to me as well.

 

[icemountain]

Thanks, just wanted to make sure.

 

[returnofsid]

"Staghorn" is a generic term, not related to a specific species but related to a growth type.

 

[Frick]

My first guess would be Acropora loisetteae.
Acropora loisetteae. Corals of the World - Photos, maps and information about corals and reefs

 

[Coral Revolution]

Yup looks like a Loisettea. Nice stag, it will grow well for you.

 

[icemountain]

Thanks everyone! Are they relatively hardy? I am turning my reef into a fowlr and will probably keep a few corals in there that my angels don't eat. So far, they havn't taken a liking to any of my sps or zoas. Since I am adding more fish, my water may become a bit "dirtier" and phosphates may go up a little bit. Will this stag be fine in a little dirtier water like the montis are or do they need pristine water?