2.5 Pico Update

[Demjor19]

Took a few new pics of the 2.5 gallon Pico tank the other day. Just wanted to share them. Can anyone ID the last two pictures?

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e320/punkjbaby/DSC_0136-3.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e320/punkjbaby/DSC_0144-1.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e320/punkjbaby/DSC_0139-2.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e320/punkjbaby/DSC_0138-2.jpg

Thanks!

[Spidyman]

Still looks great. Can you get an updated full tank shot.

[Demjor19]

Sure. It was due for a water change and the glass was a little dirty, so I didn't take any tank shots this time around. After my next waterchange, I will get some new tank shots. Thanks for the comment.

[kaybee]

Nice frags!


Can anyone ID the last two pictures?

Those are Hydnophora exesa (encrusting hydnophora), a type of SPS coral (with contradictory 'medium'-sized polyps). It will eventually encrust the coral skeleton or live rock that it is currently on.

Here's what a larger specimen looks like:
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a259/y2kenny19/Saltwater/hydnophora-1.jpg

Be advised to keep this coral a few inches away from other corals, as it can be very aggressive and packs a stronger sting than even euphyllia corals. Rather than producing stinger tentacles it can cast a stinging 'web' of mesenterial filaments onto other corals in its immediate vicinity.