Leptoseris tubulifera...Anyone out there have one of these?

[areucrazy]

I found this at one of my local stores and had to have it. It was brown in their tank but I hoped when I got it home under the VHO's it would come alive. It became the most vibrant green. Frick was the one who ID it as Leptoseris tubulifera. Rarely found in green. This is a correct identification but I can not find any info on care or anything about it. Is it a SPS?? Anyone have one in their tank? All help will be greatly appreciated. :thumbsup:

 

[areucrazy]

Does anyone out there know anything about this peice of coral? I can't even find one for sale anywhere online or maybe there is another name not so scientific someone is using for it...

 

[smoothdog]

This would fall in the LPS category:

http://zipcodezoo.com/Animals/L/Leptoseris_tubulifera/

Also known as false brain, tube or porcelain coral. Nice looking piece!

http://www.marinelifephotography.com/corals/false/agariciidae.htm

 

[areucrazy]

Thanks for the help and the links. I found someone in the LPS forum in Australia who has 2 of this species in their tank. They said theirs came from deep water in the Great Barrier Reef. He said low light and low flow and they have been very hardy so far. I love the internet!! You can meet people all over!!! Thanks again for your halp and make it a fantastic day!!!