Anyone know of a thick stag

[slapshot]

one of my favorite corals but not sure it counts as a thick stag. Possibly in 5 to 10 years it will be thick. Abrotanodies need direct hit from a pulsing powerhead and do best with super high par.

my oregon tort 2 yrs old

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Thank you and good to know. The Tort I picked up is definently thick, at least now! Thanks again everyone.

 

[trueblackpercula]

Thanks everyone. I found a sweet Oregon Tort:

Can you get a close up of the Corarlite structure as it looks more like a hoki then a true Oregon tort.

 

[trueblackpercula]

one of my favorite corals but not sure it counts as a thick stag. Possibly in 5 to 10 years it will be thick. Abrotanodies need direct hit from a pulsing powerhead and do best with super high par.

my oregon tort 2 yrs old

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Very nice Oregon tort and yes they are slow growers as mine is tiny still.

 

[slapshot]

Can you get a close up of the Corarlite structure as it looks more like a hoki then a true Oregon tort.

 

[Ptyochromis]

Remember, acros will generally grow thicker branches in high flow environments.

For species (not quite stags), what about A gemmifera, A. monticulosa,
A. humilis (can be 'branchy')

More stag like: A. microphthalma, A. copiosa, A. formosa (depending on conditions), A. abrolhosensis, A aspera (may fit your bill the best).

I know it's not an acro but M. digitata can grow quite thick and do so quickly.

 

[slapshot]

Can you get a close up of the Corarlite structure as it looks more like a hoki then a true Oregon tort.

It's hard to tell the difference but two things lead me
To a Tort. Well three things. 1. It was sold as that by the owner 2. It has been alive in his tank for years and is huge. Hoeksemai don't usual due that well 3. The blue is even. Hoeksemai usual are brownish inside I'm told. This is straight blue. I would love to know your thoughts.

 

[Prochef176]

Can you get a pic that is under full light not just the actinic? Or at least back up the fouls a little bit and see if you can take a clearer picture?

 

[trueblackpercula]

It's really difficult to see with thouse pictures. Also if he has had it for years he must remember were or who he got it from. True Oregon tort is bought from someone who knows were it came from. It's not something you buy without asking questions. I am not saying it's not real but just because a acropora is blue doesn't make it rare or a true Oregon tort. Try and get a day light picture. Also from what I have seen the coralite area don't light up green but I could be wrong.

 

[slapshot]

I'll try those are taken under 20k. That is all I got. Snapped it with my iPhone though and it really doesn't like blue light. No green on coralites. Hard to judge color though. I dipped it pretty good in Bayer, so....The polyps are blue. I don't know the seller. It was a trade in to my LFS. It was cut off the top so I believe it was huge. The main trunk is over an inch thick.

 

[slapshot]

 

[slapshot]

Well?

 

[trueblackpercula]

Here is one I just picked up Sunday I think it's nobilis or robusta.
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/album.php?albumid=213&pictureid=57435