Anybody know what this is?
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Kolognekoral
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A bit small to be sure, but, as you mentioned it was brown and responded to more light, I think you have A. valida or A. nana.
Kolognekoral
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Ken, my main reference is Corals of the World (J.E.N.Veron), plus Staghorn Corals of the World (Wallace). Interestingly, although the two of them worked together, there are strong descrepencies between the two works. Veron's book lists many more species and seems to have different holotypes for quite a few species. Shows how interpretation can lead in divergent directions. Even though Veron's work would have to be considered the most complete, there are certainly 'errors' that may be part of the editing work or simply the result of further understanding. No reference is perfect (nor is it meant to be!).
Then I have been keeping corals for over 20 years and have lots of experience from fellow aquarists, not to mention a small personal collection of skeletons which have allowed me to better understand the finer points of species differences. Of course, skeletal details only really help when wou have another skeleton to compare to! Live corals are a different situation and present quite a few other variables.
If you want to find an on-line reference, go to the AIMS site at
http://whelk.aims.gov.au/coralsearch/coralsearch.php
for a reference. It is not as easy to use as a book, but can certainly help to confirm possible identities. Many corals look very similar when small, but the end forms may be very different. Skeletal details are the definitve key, but not possible on living corals.
hope this helps
Then I have been keeping corals for over 20 years and have lots of experience from fellow aquarists, not to mention a small personal collection of skeletons which have allowed me to better understand the finer points of species differences. Of course, skeletal details only really help when wou have another skeleton to compare to! Live corals are a different situation and present quite a few other variables.
If you want to find an on-line reference, go to the AIMS site at
http://whelk.aims.gov.au/coralsearch/coralsearch.php
for a reference. It is not as easy to use as a book, but can certainly help to confirm possible identities. Many corals look very similar when small, but the end forms may be very different. Skeletal details are the definitve key, but not possible on living corals.
hope this helps
