small red coral?

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  1. Trebor

    Trebor Bristle Worm

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    Anybody got an idea what kind of coral this is? Thanks!!
     

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  2. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    It is a foraminiferan.
     
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  3. whippy

    whippy Sailfin Tang

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    Forams, not coral but a pretty good filter feeder IIRC.
     
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  4. Yellow Tang

    Yellow Tang Bubble Tip Anemone

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    I have thes in my overflow box and they seen like coral


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    inwall75 Giant Squid

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  6. Trebor

    Trebor Bristle Worm

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    I didn't know they could move, filter feeders right?
     
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  7. inwall75

    inwall75 Giant Squid

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    Some species are filter feeders, others aren't. That particular one Homotrema rubrum (I think) is a filter feeder.
     
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