Please ID this coral

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  1. lpsouth1978

    lpsouth1978 Plankton

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    I got this coral as a hitch hiker on a piece of live rock several months ago. It has grown pretty fast and seems to be doing well, but I don't know what it is. Any info would be great. It has a white, calcerous skeleton that is starting to branch almost like an acro., but it has small green hair-like polyps all over it. Take a look at the picture and let me know what you think.
     

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  2. R34dawn

    R34dawn Ocellaris Clown

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    It could possibly be an Cespitularia or leather of some sort, may need better answer from a elder guru. it's a keeper
     
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  3. Godbert

    Godbert Montipora Capricornis

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    could be a pagoda cup
     
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    Godbert Montipora Capricornis

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  5. amcarrig

    amcarrig Super Moderator

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    It's definitely an acropora. Possibly a milleopora or a prostrata.
     
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  6. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    I agree with her statement, some type of acropora. Luna
     
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  7. lpsouth1978

    lpsouth1978 Plankton

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    Thanks for all of your replies!! of those mentioned thus far I think that it most resembles a green milleopora.
     
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  8. coral reefer

    coral reefer Giant Squid

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    Yup, looks like green millipora/ green slimer(the hairy appearance so often gives it away!)
     
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