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What are these and can i keep them?

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saltwater4life

Hey guys,
I'm thinking about buying these corals but i'm not sure if i can keep them in my tank so could you guys ID them and tell me what they are?
Thanks!
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H

Hitman

They are red "X's" in a box, definately not reef safe and are very specialized feeders, nearly impossible to keep alive in captivity. ;D
 
RichT

RichT

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Officer Emeritus
Pic 2 and 4 are montipora digitata (sps)
Pic 1 and 3 are some type of brains (lps)
 
C

Carlo

I agree with RichT that 2 & 4 are montipora digita sps
The first looks like a Platygyra Brain Worm Coral
The third looks like a blue/green Favites spp

I would typically classify them all as "moderate" lighting. Digita should be fine in the top 1/3 of the tank under PCs while the Platygyra and Favites could be as far down as 1/2 way but still better in the top 1/3 for better growth.

Carlo
 
M

mladencovic

1. looks like either Colpophyllia sp. or Mycetophyllia sp. Platygira sp. has shorter and more rounded valleys, but then it can be that too.

3. take your pick : Siderastrea sp. or Gardineroseris sp. or Coeloseris sp. or Leptastrea sp. or Goniastrea sp. or Favites sp. All except the last two are semi-aggressive and need plenty of light. Goniastrea and Favites are very aggressive.

2. and 4. most likely Montipora digitata.
 
S

saltwater4life

ok... hmmm well the guy hasn't replied to my email but hopefully he knows what they are. if i get any it probably wont be the 2-4 if those need more lighting i rather them be happy
 
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