new coral for cheap but what is it?

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  1. jerryswafford

    jerryswafford Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    bright green whenflash is off camera it has feeding tent. spent 20 bucks looks like it is "hairy"?
     

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    jerryswafford Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    o its about 1.5x1.5" and floureses a really bright green
     
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  3. marlinman

    marlinman Zoanthid

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    It's hard to tell but it could be a Gallaxia. Maybe a ricordia? The tenticles are similar to a Gallaxia.
     
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  4. phoenixhieghts

    phoenixhieghts Panda Puffer

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    I almost want to say Pavona, but i dont think it is.
     
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  5. amcarrig

    amcarrig Super Moderator

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    I do :)
     
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  6. bama

    bama Humpback Whale

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    Thats what my thought is.. just a small one..
     
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  7. schackmel

    schackmel Giant Squid

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    could it be a hydnophora?
     
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  8. mikejrice

    mikejrice 3reef Affiliate

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    Pavona.
     
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  9. stylaster

    stylaster Gigas Clam

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    I would say it is pavona decussata
     
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  10. jerryswafford

    jerryswafford Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    ok pavona? any body know any links to what a mature colony looks like and target feed?
     
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