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Tigahboy

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Does anyone have a good reference for identifying various types of acans?

 

Wondering what the "scientific" differences are between lords, echinatas, sub-ech, etc.

 

Thanks!

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The scene up here is GREAT. Got most of my stuff for my tank at discounted prices due to them.

 

AND here's another one I picked up from a local club sponsor.

 

lord-colony-8-22.jpg

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How large are the polyps? Can you show a size reference?

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VERY pretty, btw! Dang!

 

Are you from the Pacific Northwest area? Where'd you find something like that around here?

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Why thank you Flo! The smallest are dime size, then nickels and a few quarters.:) The whole piece is about 4-5". No, I'm from southeast Pa.

 

Rob

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Weird, somehow got the idea that you were from around here. Anyway, I'd say echinata, but it could be something else. LOVE the colors, so subtle.

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Nope, Kennett Square, Pa! It really is the Mushroom Capital of the World(look it up!).

 

Looked like echinata to me, but wasn't sure. The colors are even better in person. I'm not too good with my camera(Nikon 5700). There's alot of blue, burgundy, and purple. Of course, the bright orange with the yellow thingys in the centers!

 

Rob

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Yup, judging by corallite size and spacing, I'd have to say echinata.

 

GORGEOUS colors. :love:

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