Acropora samoensis
Picture was taken in February 2000 with a Nikon CoolPix 950 Digital Camera, No Flash

Obtained February 12th, 2000.

This is a frag of Acropora samoensis just after being mounted. It is a neon yellow color. The frag was given to me by Rich Knecht (aka RichK).

To the left you can see a few bumble bee snails. Not sure what the Latin name of them are.

Acropora samoensis
Picture was taken in April 2000 with a Nikon CoolPix 950 Digital Camera, No Flash

This picture is of the coral just under 2 months later. It has fully encrusted the base and darkened slightly in color. New branches are starting to form.

Acropora samoensis. Picture was taken in July 2002.
Nikon CoolPix 950 Digital Camera, Titanium Macro Lens, No Flash

I had a very large Acropora tortuosa growing in front of this coral. I haven't been able to get a decent picture of it. In July 2002 I removed most of the tortuosa and I was able to get this picture of the samoensis. The coral is no longer a yellow shade but a very nice green shade which is fine with me.

I lost most of this coral in 2001 it bleached out. I removed all the branches. It encrusted a new base and has several new branches growing.

Acropora samoensis
Picture was taken in July 2002 with a Nikon CoolPix 950 Digital Camera, No Flash

A view from above showing the Acropora samoensis running out of room.  It is getting over run by Montipora spp., blue mushrooms, and Acropora tortuosa.