Possible Coral ID

[hip68]

We think we may have identified the coral in the 2.5g tank. It looks like it might be a galaxia. There is some life on it as the coral is coming up out of the top of the skeleton and spreading downwards on the outside. Is this coral a filter feeder or a photosynthesizer? What action do we need to take to take this white skeleton back toa nice colorful coral?

 

[flamingkingofhe]

galaxia is a photosynthesizer and a filter feeder it will eat phyto micro vert and so on but needs light to photosynthesize

 

[clarkiiboi]

All I know is that they have long sweeper tenticles, so I was just concerned in your 2.5 gal and wanted to pass that on. I know that didn't answer your question, but this helps bump ya too. Good luck!

 

[vibe]

you know, i have something like that on one of my rocks. i cant figure out what it is. it looks like veins coming out of my rock and has a big opening at the end. i touched it with my finger and it feels soft and slimey. its white but its not die off. can anyone ID?

 

[timo]

Vibe
White with no die off sounds like bleaching. Keep it in the light for the zooxanthelle to grow back, and maintain stable temp. Definitely not a loss yet. Good luck!!!