Is this an Acan Maxima?

[benihana]

I am accepting of other's opinions, however, I was hoping to get something more concrete than "it looks like this thing that I have, and it's not a Maxima" type answers. Maybe I won't be able to get that...

 

[audio101]

It's not a maxima, so move on.

 

[myzislow]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13661977#post13661977 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by benihana
how about we agree to disagree then? sound good?

lol, nice lobo you have though!

 

[benihana]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13663255#post13663255 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by myzislow
lol, nice lobo you have though!

 

[benihana]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13663051#post13663051 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by audio101
It's not a maxima, so move on.

thanks for your educated opinion

 

[Underwaterparadise]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13662429#post13662429 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by benihana
I am accepting of other's opinions, however, I was hoping to get something more concrete than "it looks like this thing that I have, and it's not a Maxima" type answers. Maybe I won't be able to get that...

If you want proof then kill it and examine the skeleton. Other then that the only thing you have to go by is "it looks like" And no I don't condone killing corals to ID them. i think they look much better alive!!

Have you ever seen the Maxima pics in Jen Veron's, Corals of the world book?

 

[Guygettnby]

that is a nice coral regardless of what it is. i am curious as to if it is the real deal or not. i personally wouldnt know myself.

BTW Ben clear your PM box

 

[roblack]

According to Veron (Vol 3, page 27) "The fleshy mantles (A. Maxima) are more extensive than that of any other Acanthastrea" and are up to 100 millimeters in diameter with lobophyllia-like texture. Looking at the examples in Veron, it does not seem that the coral pictured in this thread is a Maxima, and it is probably a nice lobo. Veron lists the most similar species to A. Maxima as being Symphyllia wilsoni, and the coral in question certainly resembles a lobo more than a wilsoni. I have a tiny baby coral I wish was a Maxima too (freebie), but I think it is really a cool baby lobo or maybe an echinata, who knows yet. Great coral whatever it is!

 

[benihana]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13663821#post13663821 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by roblack
According to Veron (Vol 3, page 27) "The fleshy mantles (A. Maxima) are more extensive than that of any other Acanthastrea" and are up to 100 millimeters in diameter with lobophyllia-like texture. Looking at the examples in Veron, it does not seem that the coral pictured in this thread is a Maxima, and it is probably a nice lobo. Veron lists the most similar species to A. Maxima as being Symphyllia wilsoni, and the coral in question certainly resembles a lobo more than a wilsoni. I have a tiny baby coral I wish was a Maxima too (freebie), but I think it is really a cool baby lobo or maybe an echinata, who knows yet. Great coral whatever it is!

This is perfect...thanks!

 

[Underwaterparadise]

That's why I asked if you ever read the book

 

[HDC]

Can you give us a shot at a little more distance. Maybe it will help give a better guestimation of what it could be.

 

[JenDub]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13614253#post13614253 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Underwaterparadise
As strict as the laws are in Oman I doubt to much is being smuggled but the ocean is a BIG place so you really never know.

To find where to buy them...just look for the one handed diver lol

 

[Underwaterparadise]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13671780#post13671780 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by JenDub
To find where to buy them...just look for the one handed diver lol

One arm and one leg and he is swimming in circles:lol: :lol:

 

[mrgreenthumb]

if these are only found and collected in one place howcome i see them for sale on live aquaria all the time? are they actually lobos? or are they smuggling them in?

 

[ianiwane]

Retailers and wholesalers call these pieces "acan maximas" as a marketing strategy. They are not actually maximas.

 

[mrgreenthumb]

well then what are they? i'm just a consumer trying to educate myslef here is an example http://www.liveaquaria.com/diversden/ItemDisplay.cfm?c=2733+8&ddid=49844

 

[ianiwane]

That looks like a scoly to me.

 

[mrgreenthumb]

wow crazy....

 

[killi 2008]

maxima

maxima

heres a pic of my maxima

 

[benihana]

no pic attached...