Tyree or ORA - Neon Green Toadstool

[intenseimage]

Trying to figure out if this guy is a Tyree or an ORA


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Any help is greatly appreciated

 

[InsaneClownFish]

Well, I apologize in advance for not being much help on the subject. I try not to get too caught up in the "fancy" names. I just look and enjoy the pics of your beautiful Leather.

I'd also like to say that your tank is very aesthetically pleasing. The color tones and layout are thoughtful. Looks great!

 

[silverwolf72]

I think the Tyree has longer polyps than the ORA
So I think you have a ORA

This is my Tyree that I just got

 

[BigScott]

pretty toadies, i have several.. other than the obvious what makes it a tyree>?..long tencials or what im just courious..

 

[spsfreak]

Tyree's and ORA's are typically green, that is the polyps. I would have to agree, I think it is an ORA due to polyp extension, however, that in and of itself can change in different tank setups, i.e. flow, lighting and such.

 

[BigScott]

i got blue an red an thier polyps hardy extend.. maybe 1/4 inch.. or less..

 

[spsfreak]

I have some past reef buddies that have had the Tyree, had long polyps that were green when they bought it, got it to their tanks... within 3 months the polyps were tansish blue and short. Again, different tanks, lights, environments, nutrients.... just like ORA hard corals (SPS - acros to be specific), generally they are the same corals many of us have seen before, but in a slight color variation. Some stay the color after purchase, some don't.

 

[Stanley-Reefer]

believe it or not I have a one like that and found it for $35 at Petco of all places!!!

 

[spsfreak]

score.

 

[michellejy]

I'm guessing ORA. The Tyree toadstools I've seen photos of seem to have more of a cream colored base beneath the polyps, while the ORA base looks more beige.

 

[audio101]

Is there a super neon green tyree toadstool? My lfs is selling one called super neon green tyree frag and it seems to be a much deeper shade of green, it's not a light green shade like most I've seen. Also I'm wondering if the smaller the piece, the darker the neon green becomes?

 

[Americanreef]

Looks like an ora piece

 

[Wakeskater02]

To solve this. It is an ORA. The Tyree Toadstool was changed color, they originally were brown and light tan in color. Over time they have morphed they also have many smaller tenticles.

ORA neon's are much more rare and highly prized. I have one that is about three inches in diameter and is as neon green as long tenticle star polyps. I am waiting a few more and then I am going to frag it out.

The biggest difference is that the ORA neon's were originally fragged from 1-single specimen where the tyree was created through the fragging of multiple specimens. There is a large variation in color because of this, however, with a true ORA neon they are pretty much the same "originally" however, due to tank conditions they do slightly change pigment color.

 

[fishnut__2]

how do frag from multiple frags?

thats cool!!!!

i think it is an ora, i have med size tyree looks different

longer polyps, not so neon...

love that ora though, looking to get one and a bright yellow toadstool, if it exists....

 

[intenseimage]

Nice so its an ORA -- and actually more rare/prized than a Tyree!?

Glad I got it for $20 and have already sold 2 frags that have more than made up my investment lol

 

[gflat65]

I just picked up an ORA green polyped toadie (a bit larger than a frag), so I'll set it next to the Tyree and get some shots. It wouldn't be apples to apples without letting the ORA sit in the same lighting for a week or two, though. I'm interested in seeing how they compare side by side, too. The Tyree is the greenest polyped anything I have.

 

[fishnut__2]

cant wait to see the pics of the comparison

 

[gflat65]

Well, they've been together for over a week, but ther eis no chance they will ever look even remotely similar. They appear to be completely different species (at least).

ORA green toad

Both Tyree and ORA green toad (Tyree with much greener and longer polyps)

 

[docalatamu]

$35 at PetCo = ORA toadstool for sure

that is where they get the bulk of their livestock and corals from

 

[Jay508]

Wow, where is this Petco that gets its corals from ORA? I need to shop there......