[Timezone Detection]
Create Account - Join in Seconds!

User Name: Email Address:
Human Verification

Please enter the six letters or digits that appear in the image opposite.

My Wicked Cynaria


Bookmark and Share
Page 1 of 2 1 2 Last
Results 1 to 10 of 12
  1. #1
    CR Member
    Join Date
    Jan 2010
    Location
    Grosse Pointe Woods
    Posts
    24

    Default My Wicked Cynaria

    I have had these piece for about 6 months now. I love it, i think it is amazing. This little guy isn't so little, he is about 9 inches in diameter. Pretty Sweet.

    IMG 1092 - My Wicked Cynaria

  2. #2
    CR Member
    Join Date
    Oct 2010
    Location
    Tampa, FL
    Posts
    142
    Awards Referral Award

    Default

    That is gorgeous!! How big was it when you first got it,how often do you feed it and what type of food?


    Love Should NEVA Be Limited

  3. #3
    jimsflies - Reefkeeper
    Admin/Founder

    Join Date
    Aug 2009
    Location
    Michigan
    Posts
    11,467
    First Name
    Jim

    Default

    Nice!

    Its actually a Acanthaphyllia Deshayesiana (bali scoly)

    Should eat mysis, chopped up silversides, squid and about anything else it can fit in its mouth.

  4. #4
    CR Member
    Join Date
    Jan 2010
    Location
    Grosse Pointe Woods
    Posts
    24

    Default

    It hasn't gotten too much larger since i got it. I target feed it every 2 weeks a combination of rod's food & the PE Mysis. It does eat about every 2 days also when i feed my fish. I feed my fish the same combination of food.

  5. #5
    CR Member
    Join Date
    Jan 2010
    Location
    Grosse Pointe Woods
    Posts
    24

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by jimsflies View Post
    Nice!

    Its actually a Acanthaphyllia Deshayesiana (bali scoly)

    Should eat mysis, chopped up silversides, squid and about anything else it can fit in its mouth.
    I never realized the controversy on this topic, the difference between a scoly or cynaria. I am not really concerned if it is a scoly or cynaria. It doesn't change that the one i have is BAD $%#.

    I just found this article and i thought it was interesting how the history of the naming of this coral dates back to 1850. Over a century and a half ago.

    http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...readid=1389175

  6. #6
    Wy Renegade - Reefkeeper CR Member
    Join Date
    Apr 2010
    Location
    Wyoming
    Posts
    604
    First Name
    Randy

    Default

    Hardly surprising. Anybody who has done any research on coral classification will quickly learn that in reality very little is truly know, as the classification of corals has had very little research or interest. Too many land-based organisms to pursue the DNA analysis of, few people have time to pursue DNA analysis of ocean organisms, and without DNA research, classification is simply guess work based on structural differences or similarities. Its one of the reasons I always chuckle when people in this hobby get mad about common names and say we should just go to using scientific names. I would guess that the vast majority of corals imported into this country have never been DNA analyzed and are imported and sold under incorrect or debated scientific names. Look at zoanthids, protopalythoa and palythoa just as an example. None of the big names out there can even agree on what should or shouldn't be included in these three genera.
    I collect PEs, and I'm always looking to trade for ones I don't have yet.

  7. #7
    Skyhigh - Reefkeeper
    Moderator

    Join Date
    Oct 2009
    Location
    MI
    Posts
    927
    First Name
    Bryan
    Awards Photo of the Month - June 2012 Photo of the Month Photo of the Month Photo of the Month Referral Award Photo of the Month

    Default

    Here is a pic of my Acanthaphyllia Deshayesiana (bali scoly)

    newpics0007 1 - My Wicked Cynaria

  8. #8
    CR Member
    Join Date
    Jan 2010
    Location
    Grosse Pointe Woods
    Posts
    24

    Default

    lol, very nicely stated Wy

    Very nice piece skyhigh

  9. #9
    CR Member
    Join Date
    Mar 2010
    Location
    michigan
    Posts
    80

    Default

    there seems to be a good bit of physical differences. im no expert nor have i studied them just felt theres a bit of difference the 2 next to each othere look like different peices and everyone should have them both.

  10. #10
    jimsflies - Reefkeeper
    Admin/Founder

    Join Date
    Aug 2009
    Location
    Michigan
    Posts
    11,467
    First Name
    Jim

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by BusyB View Post
    I never realized the controversy on this topic, the difference between a scoly or cynaria. I am not really concerned if it is a scoly or cynaria. It doesn't change that the one i have is BAD $%#.

    I just found this article and i thought it was interesting how the history of the naming of this coral dates back to 1850. Over a century and a half ago.

    http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...readid=1389175

    Nice link! Definitely people getting their feathers in a bunch over what to call it. I don't care what you call it, it is an awesome coral! Great pick up!

Page 1 of 2 1 2 Last

Similar Topics

  1. Wicked Orange PE
    By TM01 in forum Livestock Sales & Trades
    Replies: 6
    Last Post: 01-13-2014, 12:06 AM
  2. Some Wicked New Acros at Cherry Corals!
    By cherrycorals in forum Cherry Corals
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: 03-19-2013, 02:00 PM
  3. LPS Corals My Wicked Cynaria
    By BusyB in forum Coral Discussion
    Replies: 11
    Last Post: 01-16-2011, 11:23 PM

Tags for this Thread

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

About CaptiveReefs

    If you are interested in learning about reefkeeping or have a problem with your reef, our reefkeeping community is here to help. Feel free to ask a question or search our site. We have lots of experienced reefkeepers that are willing to provide free reefkeeping advice!

    Besides being a great resource for all levels of reef aquarium hobbyists, CaptiveReefs is a social experience that will enhance your enjoyment of reefkeeping. CaptiveReefs is committed to connecting reefkeepers with the support and information they need to grow beautiful coral reef aquariums.

Information

Connect with Us