Reef Discussion

[rosechaser]

Can anyone help me with the difference between echinophyllia and montipora

 

[firebird]

Apparently Echinophyllia = LPS. Difficult to ID at times.Can get sweeper tentacles.Polyps are
mid-sized and can be oval or rounded in shape. look warty and irregular.

Montipora =SPS and characterised by many different forms and very small polyps. Centres of the corallites look dark or empty. The skeletal surface is covered in intricate structures. Non aggressive.

 

[firebird]

http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2002/6/inverts

has nice pics

 

[rosechaser]

Thank you....so much more helpful than LFS with NFI

Have been working late but will cal re CUC