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Rock growth ID

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Chris, Jan 8, 2010.

  1. Chris

    Chris Inactive User

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    THis is my first experience with SW and live rock, and I am seeing all kinds of interesting things.  First off I assume he ID's are elementary but I have no idea what they are and would like to know.  THe rock is cured, and from a very good source.  I know i have a mushroom of some sort and a little trumpet looking thing just under the mushroom, but otherwise I have no idea what I am looking at or even if it's good or bad...any help would be great.  thanks
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  2. snowman82

    snowman82 Experienced Reefkeeper

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    looks like definately a mushroom and either carnation coral or yellow polyps
     
  3. glaspie69

    glaspie69 Experienced Reefkeeper

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    thats a mushroom and a kenya tree
     
  4. jwess

    jwess

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    I 2nd that. Looks like a Mushroom and Kenya Tree.
     
  5. snowman82

    snowman82 Experienced Reefkeeper

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    oh, i dont have any kenya tree so i didn't know :) my bad....i got the mushroom though haha
     
  6. B-Rad

    B-Rad Inactive User

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    Yep! 1st pic is a Kenya Tree and 2nd is a Fuzzy Mushroom with a babby mushroom below it!
     
  7. Chris

    Chris Inactive User

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    Awesome...thanks guys. I have one more that popped out today.

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  8. Eric Experienced Reefkeeper

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    Last is some sort of GSP (green star polyp), although is isn't clear @ this point whether they'll end up being green or not.  GSP is somewhat of a catch-all name for this type of coral.
    -Eric
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    These green stars were raised under lower light conditions and have faded
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    Closeup of Tentacles
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    Polyps retracted showing purple mat
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    Scientific Name:     Clavularia viridis[/font]
    Classification
    :         Soft Coral
    Common Names:    Green Star Polyps

    Description:
    Green Star polyps are small bright green polyps connected together by a rubbery purple colored mat.  Open during the day, retracted at night or when disturbed.  

    Natural Environment:
    ?  Many specimens are now captive propagated.
    Care:
    HardinessGreen Star polyps are extremely hardy and can survive most reef tank conditions.

    Lighting: Will tolerate fairly low light levels, but tend to develop brighter colors under higher intensity lighting.  A picture above shows a colony that is lighter in color due to being raise in lower lighting conditions.

    Water Current
    :  Green Star polyps prefer moderate water motion.

    Temperature
    : Does well within a range of at least 74º to 84º F. 

    Aggressiveness
    : High.  Although the coral does not have a stinging capability, it's encrusting growth pattern can lead to rapid encroachment on its neighbors.  Mat can be pruned with scissors if it starts to get out of hand.  This is one of those corals that some hobbyist regret ever putting in their tank.

    Feeding
    : Green Star polyps are photosynthetic and require no feeding.  It is unknown if they will accept any prepared foods. 

    Supplements
    : No special requirement are noted.  Normal acceptable water parameters seem to suit it just fine.

    Tank Positioning
    : No special requirements other than keeping them out of forceful water flow. They will sometimes grow up the back glass forming a very attractive green backdrop.

     Propagation:: Green Star  polyps are easily propagated by cutting a section of the purple mat from the main colony using scissors or similar.  This mat can be attached to a suitable substrate such as a piece of live rock usually with a rubber band.  It will quickly attach to the rock and the rubber band can be removed.      
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  9. reeffreak3652

    reeffreak3652 Inactive User

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    Looks like those are the BSP's Brown Star Polyps. They grow in a purple encrusting mat just like the GSP's but dont have the green tentacles.
     
  10. snowman82

    snowman82 Experienced Reefkeeper

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    i had some like that that were green start polyps but didn't have much light on them so they didn't get any color in them
     

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