MBI Species Classification Request

General

Name:

Philip Marlow ( Vashjir )

Status:

Completed

Date:

08/15/2013

Classification Type:

New

Challenge

Species:

Manicina areolata

Suggested Class:

Common Name(s):

Caribbean rose coral

Species Synonyms:

Fish/Invert/Culture:

Spawn Mode:

Pelagic

Fish Base Link:

http://www.sealifebase.org/summary/Manicina-areolata.html

Breeding Success:

True

Success References:

Journal:

http://www.tcmas.org/v4/forums/showthread.php?53699-Breeding-Journal-Manicina-areolata

If Challenging Existing Classification
Reasons Species Should be Reclassified:

If Requesting New Classification
Research or Links to information on Species:	Very little seems to be reported about spawning this coral in captivity except for some experiences in the reef stewardship foundation's 2008 breeder challenge. http://reefstewardshipfoundation.org/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=72 Due to the large size and development of the newly emerged larvae I'm hoping this coral won't be too difficult to rear which is why I'm requesting it as an 'A' classification.

If Requesting New Classification

Research or Links to information on Species:

Very little seems to be reported about spawning this coral in captivity except for some experiences in the reef stewardship foundation's 2008 breeder challenge. http://reefstewardshipfoundation.org/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=72
Due to the large size and development of the newly emerged larvae I'm hoping this coral won't be too difficult to rear which is why I'm requesting it as an 'A' classification.

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mpedersen
(Matt Pedersen)
8/16/13 12:26 AM Curious, where did you even find the specimens you're working with? Didn't seen any documentation in the breeding journal yet - would love to see that to attempt to confirm the species you are working with.

vashjir
(Philip Marlow)
8/16/13 01:23 AM I obtained the parent corals on maricultured live rock from florida. I will inquire as to the exact location next time i'm in the fish store I got them from. I've also added pictures of my specimens and their larvae to my breeding journal for further verification.

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