Dendrophyllia or Tubastrea?

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  1. mdbostwick

    mdbostwick Vlamingii Tang

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    So I am torn on which this is. From what i understand a great deal of its identity can be found with the polyps open, but I have had this for a about 2 weeks or so and still have yet to see open polyps on it. It was sold as a sun coral (tubestrea) but I am not quite sure it isn't the other either.

    So other than the ID on this guy, at what point do i need to worry about the polyps not opening?
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  3. Va Reef

    Va Reef Giant Squid

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    CzyPvt Astrea Snail

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    From the photos I've seen looks more like at Dendronphyllia
     

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  5. Va Reef

    Va Reef Giant Squid

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    BTW yours looks in pretty rough shape and 2 weeks of not feeding will definitely have an effect on their health, I would start feeding it ASAP.