coral id

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  1. sscat22

    sscat22 Plankton

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    Can someone id these two corals, it isnt a very clear pic, but try your best. I think there a favia and a acan am i right?
     

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  2. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Welcome to 3reef, the first one is from the Faviid family, the second one is harder to tell; it may be a favia or acan.
     
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  3. sscat22

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    ok thanks
     
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  4. Vinnyboombatz

    Vinnyboombatz Giant Squid

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    The one on the right appears to be a chalice.;)
     
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  5. Reef-a-holic

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    Agree on the first as being in the faviidae family. Second looks like chalice or maybe Acan echinata.
     
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