Ora Red Planet

[chr15_8]

Does anyone know real name for this coral?

I'm trying to find it in Europe but the only similar coral ive found is red Acropora prostrata. The Red planet look much better so would prefer it.

Thanks
Chris

 

[franklypre]

hycanthus is my best guess, but ORA hasn't said yet as far as I know.

 

[bobbychullo]

if you mean Acropora Hyacinthus, that is incorrect...

its funny because if you search the forums, when it first came out a couple people suggest its Hyacinthus.

I got a Hyacinthus from Steve Garrett and it looks nothing like Red Planet. I plan on getting a Red Planet eventually and will probably mount it next to it, ill get some photos and post them when I can...

it might very well be unidentified. i've been reading Eric Bourneman's book on corals and there are many that are not id'd. he said there are also many that change their growth form according to where they are on the reef (i.e. how much flow they get).

hyacinthus is a true tabling acropora. it grows flat across the LR surface with corallites coming off, you can see the very beginnings of some in the photo below. the photo is of the frag just after adding it to my tank, its the one on the far right, its on a frag plug that has a pedestal, i removed that and glued it directly to my LR. its also showing very little PE in this photo. the polyps almost cover the entire surface when fully extended.

 

[bobbychullo]

possibly Acropora Anthocercis...

http://glassbox-design.com/2008/ree...s-wavemaker-bk-releases-the-peppermint-angel/

i also found a sick photo of a huge hyacinthus...

 

[chr15_8]

Thanks for the reply.

I think you might be correct with that one bobby. Looks very similar so will ask my lfs to try and get hold of it.

Thanks again and keep the suggestions coming.

 

[sahin]

I have a frag of it from a fellow London reefkeeper. He is a member on this forum too. Goes by the name UKRimless on this forum. You can probably send him a PM. He is quite happy to provide a frag or two to serious reefkeepers.

 

[chr15_8]

Thanks for that. Will drop him a PM.

 

[agsansoo]

My colony is the largest one I've seen so far. It grows more in a veritcal fan shape with layers, than a flat round table. It's wants to be close to the surface of the water. I would like the know the answer to this question also.

 

[chr15_8]

Have you got a picture?

Thanks

 

[bobbychullo]

My colony is the largest one I've seen so far. It grows more in a veritcal fan shape with layers, than a flat round table. It's wants to be close to the surface of the water. I would like the know the answer to this question also.

I think it may have something to do with what I was reading about in Eric Bourneman's book. He says that the exact same species of coral can change growth and even color form depending on where it is on the reef.

i'd like to see a photo of your colony, ive seen lots of pics of frags but not many colonies.

this is a photo of acropora anthocercis. the one in bourneman's book is slightly different, its mostly green with red tips but the same tabling form. i want to try and scan this pic from my book in so i can post it as well.

 

[agsansoo]

Have you got a picture?

Thanks

Sure !

 

[Ricardo Santos]

Does anyone know real name for this coral?

I'm trying to find it in Europe but the only similar coral ive found is red Acropora prostrata. The Red planet look much better so would prefer it.

Thanks
Chris

Acropora millepora if i'm not in error. I've one equal to Red planet.
I'll try get a pic today night.

 

[bobbychullo]

Sure !

wow, that thing is huge!! it looks like its trying to table but it seems that it finds new growing space and continues up.

i don't think its millepora, the polyps looks different to me but i am definitely no expert.

if i get a chance to scan this photo of A. Anthoceris you'll see how close to RP it looks.... also, in case you didn't visit the link i posted...

from Glassbox-design.com, an article about the release from ORA:
"ORA has released a new coral, the Red Planet Table shown above. It looks to be a beautiful Acropora anthocercis. Here’s info sent out to LFS, posted on RC: This has been our most anticipated release of the year. The coral is truly stellar and sure to be the talk of the town..."

also, from ORA's press release:

"This has been our most anticipated release of the year. The coral is truly stellar and sure to be the talk of the town. It is predominantly vivid red with how pink tips and a metallic green base. fragments of this coral closely resemble what most might call a Acropora millepora or prostrata but it grows into a tightly spaced, flat topped, true table coral as it matures.

We have been working with this particular strain for over two years. We started with a single tiny fragment obtained from a hobbyist in Europe. We are truly proud to finally release this one.

The Red Planet Table displays excellent growth and color under a wide variety of lighting conditions and has proven to be one of our hardiest corals. You truly must see it to believe it. You can be sure that your customers will be anxiously awaiting this acro’s arrival so you might want to go ahead and start your waiting list."

 

[chr15_8]

Thanks for the picture Andy. It does look amazing, really like the formation it has created.


Thanks bobby. I saw the bottom article and saw that it came from Europe originally. I have pm'd the person in London so fingers crossed it comes to something.