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what type of coral is this??

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by CaseyChristnerkc22, Apr 1, 2016.

  1. Apr 1, 2016 #1
    CaseyChristnerkc22 Tiffin, IA

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    Not sure what this is. Please help. Thanks
     

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  2. Apr 1, 2016 #2
    xroads La Porte City, IA

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    Looks like some type of Tubrastrea
     
  3. Apr 1, 2016 #3
    CaseyChristnerkc22 Tiffin, IA

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    Thanks, just want to make sure it's not something bad. Nursed it back to life from nothing.
     
  4. Apr 1, 2016 #4
    xroads La Porte City, IA

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    its really hard to tell from the picture. If it is an actual coral with a skeleton, you know it is good. If no skeleton, it could be a pest type anemone
     
  5. Apr 1, 2016 #5
    jeremy Davenport, IA

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    It's a dendrophyllia
     
  6. Apr 1, 2016 #6
    FishBrain New London

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    Yep dendro
     
  7. Apr 2, 2016 #7
    coralreefer2110 Johnston, Iowa

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    Fishbrain and Jeremy are spot on. Here is a good link to helping distinguish though. In case you scored some others too....
    Ultimate Reef
     

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