Candy Cane Coral/Trumpet Coral..

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clown-lover

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I don't think there is a difference.. I have seen the names used interchangeably for the same coral.
 

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Yep, it's pretty common for those two names to be used for the same coral. I've also seen a couple places call them torch corals, which can get confusing since there's a completely different coral that's also called a torch coral.
 

TomToro

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I googled both names and they came up the sames. I mean the same.
 

clown-lover

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Good to know.. Thanks for the heads up.
 

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I've got different Caulastrea species in my tank. I've been calling this one candy cane:


and this one (which is more fleshy) trumpet:


but it seems the common names are interchangeable for each type.
 

Charlesr1958

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This is exactly why I hate the use of common names, "Caulastrea" at least ensures I know what genus of coral is being discussed, if the actual species is unknown, then simply Caulastrea sp. at least keeps us all on the same page. But what really starts me banging my head on the desk is the use of fad names such as "shield of light" and "superman"....aaaaahhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!! Talk about dumbing down the hobby. Sorry, am ranting.

While I put this page together for ID purposes, I have also found that its a good study guide in getting me into the habit of using proper genus names also.

Pictorial Stony Coral Genus Groups

Chuck
 
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