2.5 Pico Update

**Demjor19** · 05-03-2011, 01:03 PM

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?

Thanks!

**Spidyman** · 05-04-2011, 02:14 PM

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

**Demjor19** · 05-04-2011, 02:34 PM

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** · 05-04-2011, 03:15 PM

Nice frags!

Originally Posted by Demjor19

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:

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.