Bowsers and Candy Apple Oranges are they the same?

[larryandlaura]

Some say they are the same others say they are not? If they are differant how? I've been searching on the net and can't find any info.

[ScottCRRT]

I think there are differences personally, like the corporation on the skirts. I think they are extremely similar though. Had a good talk with Manoj about this subject. Maybe get his take too.

[larryandlaura]

He says they are the same. He is a expert too.

[bluwc]

EDIT: Didn't realize that it was Candy Apple Reds Vs Bowsers not Oranges
Interesting read/debate

Close up Comparison of Browser Vs. Candy Apple REds

[larryandlaura]

Candy apple reds are zoas! However I think Bowsers are renamed CAO's.

[bluwc]

Originally Posted by larryandlaura

Candy apple reds are zoas! However I think Bowsers are renamed CAO's.

Candy apple reds are also called CARs and they are palys not zoas.....ie bigger

[larryandlaura]

Very interesting, strange how one coral can have many names.

[Bella127]

Originally Posted by bluwc

Candy apple reds are also called CARs and they are palys not zoas.....ie bigger

They are actually zoanthids, often mislabeled as palys . Most zoanthids are mislabeled as palys. Also the CAO are the exact same polyp as the Bowser IMO. The CAO was on ZOAID for the longest time until one day it was replaced by the Bowser. I guess it could yield more money with a new name .

[bluwc]

Originally Posted by Bella127

They are actually zoanthids, often mislabeled as palys . Most zoanthids are mislabeled as palys. Also the CAO are the exact same polyp as the Bowser IMO. The CAO was on ZOAID for the longest time until one day it was replaced by the Bowser. I guess it could yield more money with a new name .

I was told the oranges and the bowsers were the same exact thing......and probably came about exactly like you said, new paly=more $$$$

[larryandlaura]

Yeah thats what I'm thinking thet look the same.