ID needed on new SPS

[binaryterror]

Just brought this bad boy back! I already acclimated him, and he is now happily sitting in the tank. I took the best pics I could with the camera I have. Please help with the ID!

Thanks!

 

[thebicyclecafe]

Looks like a Tri-color A. valida to me.

 

[binaryterror]

I will try and get some better pics. But thanks for that respose. I dont know if this helps, but it does have light blue tips. Are Tricolors exspensive? Because I bought this little bugger for $80.

 

[DaddyJax]

Must be new to SPS! Everything is expensive in sps world!!

 

[binaryterror]

Yup! This is my first coral!!! SO far he looks pretty healthy. DId I get ripped off though? He is about 2-1/2 to 3"

 

[prop-frags]

hmmm a 3" valida for $80!?!?
Well *cough* if you're happy with it *cough* then you didn't pay too much :mixed:

 

[binaryterror]

Well, at least I like it. Now I know to order from liveaquaria. Even with shipping it will be cheaper, huh? Is it a A. Valida though?

 

[marine_freak]

Start surfing acro sites to get an idea of what is normal prices for acros.... but be warned they are always more expensive than mostly any other coral....... Limited editions or rare acros will carry a much larger price tag. Oh by the way I notice your from Ohio... so am I Oh and that coral is a Valida......

 

[binaryterror]

Awesome! Will it change at all when it gets larger?

 

[zapata41]

nah, it might change in color as it settles to YOUR tank, but then it will just grow away. i have a few validas and they look the same from a 1" frag to a 4" chunk.

Tim

 

[binaryterror]

Will it grow fast?

 

[zapata41]

ehh, not nearly as fast as my stag or formosa but it does grow fairly well, i ahve gotten about 1/2 - 3/4" on mine in the last 4 months . while my formosa and stag have put on over 1 1/2 " if not more in that time frame

Tim

 

[binaryterror]

Wow. I cant wait to get some more SPS. Now what should I feed it. The guy at the LFS suprised me and said I dont need to feed it anything when I asked him. Is fish poo enough?

 

[DaddyJax]

I personally don't think it's a Valida. I will look into it but I believe it to be something else. Can you get a closer, better pic please? I pull mine down on the sand sometimes to get a close pic.

 

[binaryterror]

I will try.