[COUGARMAN]

Can any one tell me what type of tree coral this is ? I don't think it is a kenyan tree.the ones i have seen don't have as fine of branch structure . also i have another ? some of these corals seem to be going through some type of cycle,they started bending over & branches strarted braking off.i thought they were dieing but now there starting to come back.is this how they reproduce ? if pic doesn't post go to pic gallary search id corals i'm still learning this computer stuff. thanks . ?

 

[COUGARMAN]

 

[DLBerlin]

I'm not sure what type of coral it is but I've had both colts and nepthea drop small branches. I always assumed it was for reproduction.
Debbie

 

[Specialk]

It looks like it is in the family of Litophyton (a.k.a. tree coral, cauliflower soft coral, colt coral) the stalks dont have branches and on top is bushy.
I have 2 in my tank that look very close to yours.


Kaye

 

[Specialk]

And yes the branches breaking off is usually reproduction.

Kaye

 

[ystmarroon]

Looks and sounds like Capnella imbrica. It likes to drop branches to reproduce. Good section about it in Borneman's Aquarium Corals book.

 

[Specialk]

I would say family of Litophyton because of the color.

Kaye

 

[COUGARMAN]

corals looking great today .now if i can only fish those little branches out from behind the rocks. it's good news to know i'm not loosing a coral but gaining some. thanks guys for your input. brian.