Is this a green slimer?

[fragaholic]

Got this piece by trade at aqualife. I was told it was a green slimer, I just want to make sure because all I see is just a hint of green.

-thanks

 

[FunGuy]

Um... IMO no... I guess someone could claim it is a green slimer due to a hint of green. The typical green slimer/bali green slimer you see is an obvious green.

Sorry...

BTW, did it come colored like that? Did you see what it would look like prior to the purchase?

 

[fragaholic]

Its only been in my tank a week, same color when I bought it.
Shucks, I really want a slimer too.

 

[thereefgeek]

Looks like a milli or prostrata.

This is a "green slimer" (Acropora yongei):

Acropora millepora on the right:

If you want a nice sized chunk of the original GARF Bali Green Slimer, I can bring you one to the meeting on Friday. $$ ? LMK how big and I'll cut one tonight.

 

[fragaholic]

The branches are very thick, and coralites are different than a milli or prostrata. Oh well, I guess I will give it some time and then try to ID it. thanks for your help!

 

[Sk8r]

It has the habit and form of green slimer---they will go extremely light yellow if over-lighted. Mine is sort of lime.

 

[Elite]

Rich,
What is the green one on the left in the second pic? I like that

 

[thereefgeek]

A. loripes

Here's the pic when I first got it from Aquatic Gallery:

 

[thereefgeek]

http://whelk.aims.gov.au/coralsearch/coralid_search.php

Here's a great site for identifying corals. It gives descriptions, growth forms, colors, and areas of distribution, as well as several views and a detail of the skeleton to help determine species.

 

[FunGuy]

You got some nice stuff there Rich. Stop making everyone jealous.

 

[fragaholic]

thanks for the link Rich!!

 

[Justin74]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6967685#post6967685 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by thereefgeek
Looks like a milli or prostrata.
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I concur doctor,looking at its tips and growth forms, has to be one of the two.

-Justin

 

[seaworks]

Rich, how much time had past between the two A. loripes pictures?
Leonard

 

[thereefgeek]

8 months.