Is this a Purple Monster or Pink Panther Acro?

[Gillguy]

I bought this coral at Macna and was told it was a deep water Acro, unknown name. To me it looked like most deep water Acro's in which they tend to be smoother skinned. I recently decide to try and identify it. I came across an article of rare corals and it mentioned the "Purple Monster Acro." Can't post the name of the website. I then saw another image of a Acro being sold named "The Pink Panther." Both of the pictures look like mine. Mine is more of a violet color. When looked at from the top you can see the purple. From the front due to the lights it appears pinkish but that's due the camera not capturing the true color. Can any SPS experts out there confirm if it's one of those or neither. Thanks.

The first two pictures are mine from the top and the front of the tank. The second two are from a website. I have also attached the link to one of the websites that mention the Pink Panther.


http://www.battlecorals.com/Pink-Panther-Acro-17.htm

 

[Rogger Castells]

"Purple monsters" grow extremely slow, yours seem to be growing fast, I think it looks like a A. Loripes.

 

[AquamanE]

Not an expert like Rogger, but ive seen a few Purple Monsters, and it doesnt look like it.

 

[Gillguy]

"Purple monsters" grow extremely slow, yours seem to be growing fast, I think it looks like a A. Loripes.

Rogger you are right. Everything I've read the purple monster is a slow grower and mine has grown quite a bit.

Not an expert like Rogger, but ive seen a few Purple Monsters, and it doesnt look like it.

Eddie it's probably not a monster maybe a pink panther. Maybe just a deep water acro but it does look similar. Thanks guys

 

[Rogger Castells]

Nonetheless it is a Very pretty loripes, and seems healthy, Good luck!

 

[betamed]

call it a purple panther. It seems the two names listed are already taken. I have a lot of sps that look like named pcs but they cost less if you name them yourself plus you get to be creative and make up a name you like.

 

[AquamanE]

call it a purple panther. It seems the two names listed are already taken. I have a lot of sps that look like named pcs but they cost less if you name them yourself plus you get to be creative and make up a name you like.

Purple Panther, sweet. Before i didnt care , but now i want a piece, lol.

Enjoy it, know cares, its very nice!!!

 

[betamed]

by naming it i get a free frag right? it really is a nice piece whatever you call it

 

[Gillguy]

Purple Panther, sweet. Before i didnt care , but now i want a piece, lol.

Enjoy it, know cares, its very nice!!!

by naming it i get a free frag right? it really is a nice piece whatever you call it

Sounds great! Purple Panther it is. I promise, if it continues to do well and grow. Both of you along with Rogger will get a frag.

 

[betamed]

awesome