New chalice pic

Discussion in 'LPS Corals' started by muggle, Dec 3, 2010.

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  1. muggle

    muggle Purple Spiny Lobster

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    I thought this was a chalice...I could be wrong, but I like it anyways
     

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  2. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Looks like it could be a Cyphastrea from the polyps. Looks great congrats
     
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  3. blackraven1425

    blackraven1425 Giant Squid

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    Might be a mycedium or echinopora species. I doubt cyphastrea, since they tend to be massive (with a branching exception).
     
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    I think you may be correct. Don't mycedium have a more elephant nose like polyp base?
     
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  5. blackraven1425

    blackraven1425 Giant Squid

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    Depends on the species. This is a mycedium, and is very close to this coral, except for the even spacing.
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    I'd be leaning echinopora, anyway.
     
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  6. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Your coral is the type of polyps I have seen for mycedium that is why I asked. Thanks for the great pick.
     
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  7. blackraven1425

    blackraven1425 Giant Squid

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    I just love tossing them in haha. I don't think his is mycedium after a closer look.
     
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  8. 2in10

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    Keeps you from having to update your tank thread.;)
     
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  9. blackraven1425

    blackraven1425 Giant Squid

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    I have a tank thread? :confused::confused:::)
     
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  10. ynzheng

    ynzheng Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    +1 on Cyphastrea
     
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