Is this Sinularia sp soft coral or a gorgonian sea fan or something else?
http://www.oceanfootage.com/video_clips/NH08_062
http://www.oceanfootage.com/video_clips/NH08_063
I think this golden damsel may be preparing it (stripping polyps) for laying her eggs on it. Agree? Or just feeding?
Not sure which coral it is, but the damsel appears to be eating off a dead area. As Damsels are vegetarians, my guess is that is is eating algae.
Cheers,
Marli
Looks like Rumphella to me which is a gorgonian.
Cheers
Puffin
Thanks puffin! Rumphella looks like a good match