Old timers, trying to identify a swap coral

[ros_sco]

I have a thick smooth purple acro picked from a swap way back in the day, 2010 or so that was just labeled "Lokani" by member Tybox. It was either from a MARS or BAR swap. I still have it and it sure looks like Purple Monster. Not knowing for sure, I have always called it "Tybox Lokani". I know back then some reefers would just put the species name on the container as to let some of the later rounds get some "named" corals and am wondering if anyone knows anything about Tybox's collection. I see Tybox hasn't posted since 2010 so I'm not thinking a private message would do any good. Thanks in advance for any help.

 

[ros_sco]

My phone just does not want to take a picture of it, this is the best I’ve got for now. It has small white polyps.

I was hoping someone who knew / knows Tybox and collection would know for sure as I cannot call it purple monster without that confirmation even if it looks just like it.

 

[Genetics]

Need a better pic. Looks like a tort.

 

[ros_sco]

Definately not a tort. Here’s a couple of better pictures, again, polyps are white when they are out, usually only at night. I have 2 frags growing out.

 

[johndoe7127]

I'm interested a frag if it available

 

[Wills612]

Was the member Tysob?

 

[johndoe7127]

I'm looking for old school acropora

 

[ros_sco]

Was the member Tysob?

Went by the user name Tybox

 

[polywise]

I'd be interested in a frag.
I run 400 W MH and that coral would do great in my tank.
Where are you located?

Jim C.

 

[Saltwaternooby]

Looks nice Scott. Not much activity on here unfortunately.

 

[Genetics]

I mean it’s an acropora species. From the pics it still looks like an Oregon tort.

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[ros_sco]

I mean it’s an acropora species. From the pics it still looks like an Oregon tort.

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I know it’s an acro, and I have Oregon Tort. This thread was posted in a local forum specifically looking for first hand info from someone who knows or knew the member I got it from.

 

[ros_sco]

Looks nice Scott. Not much activity on here unfortunately.

Thanks Anthony, it’s looking better and better. I figured I’d give it a shot.

 

[miracles38]

There was a 20K Lokani I had about 10-12 years ago. Was purple with lighter tips I believe. Was a beautiful coral