hey guys help id'ing new coral

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  1. Los1980

    Los1980 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    I picked this guy up from my favorite 14.99 tank lol...they usually have baby stuff in that tank and I enjoy watching them grow. anyway this looked like a torch then the closer i got it looked like a hammer. When the LFS guy put his hand in the tank it hid and we couldn't determine what it is....maybe a hybrid?
     

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  2. Magnett2

    Magnett2 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    It looks like a hammer to me
     
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  3. saints fan 420

    saints fan 420 Expensive Colorful Sticks

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    100% hammer
     
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  4. xmetalfan99

    xmetalfan99 Giant Squid

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    I agree. hammer
     
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  5. Mr. Bill

    Mr. Bill Native Floridian

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    +1. Definitely a small Hammer.
     
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  6. Los1980

    Los1980 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    I hope so!!! i always wanted a hammer some of the heads looked like a torch and when i took a closer look some looked like hammers. It finally came out today and well you guys saw it. I hope it's a hammer!! any of you guys have experience with them? i know they are somewhat aggressive.
     
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  7. ComputerJohn

    ComputerJohn Panda Puffer

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    Nice hammer.. Great addition to your tank..
     
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  8. Los1980

    Los1980 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    Thanks John. Anyone know if they are safe next to fox corals?
     
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  9. Mr. Bill

    Mr. Bill Native Floridian

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    Definitely aggressive. Sweeper tentacles are extended at night, up to 6 inches, stinging any other corals they can reach. You will need to give it plenty of space.
     
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  10. Los1980

    Los1980 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    thanks bill... i'll have to find a nice lonely spot where it can grow.
     
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