Plate Coral?

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  1. Stingray

    Stingray Blue Ringed Angel

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    Hi.
    My m8 brought this green coral from his local lfs, but they did not have it labeled up, and he does not know what it is, it has a hard base, i'm thinking it's some kind of plate coral, it does open up and eat frozen foods, as in the pics, any ideas?

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    Stingray, Mar 28, 2009
    Stingray, Mar 28, 2009
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  2. salsalito25

    salsalito25 Stylophora

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    lobophyllia ... Open brain...

    first thought off hand..
     
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  3. Tangster

    Tangster 3reef Sponsor

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    Its a (Cynarina deshayesiana) aka meat coral
     
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  4. salsalito25

    salsalito25 Stylophora

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    Ok i stand corrected.... Meat coral it is ....Cynarina deshayesiana

    Now i know....
     
    salsalito25, Mar 28, 2009
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  5. Stingray

    Stingray Blue Ringed Angel

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    Thank you both...
     
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  6. {Nano}Reefer

    {Nano}Reefer Dragon Wrasse

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    commonly named Scolymia
     
    {Nano}Reefer, Mar 28, 2009
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