Some kind of encrusting coral

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  1. dansreef

    dansreef Astrea Snail

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    Hellow everyone, I purchased some orange polyps and there seems to be some type of encrusting coral growing along the top of the rock. The coral seems to be growing ridges now and was curious if someone could ID. I was searching on the net and the closest thing I could find was Pavona. Anyone have any ideas?

    Thanks!

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  2. unclejed

    unclejed Whip-Lash Squid

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    [​IMG]Hello Dan, looks like a leather of sorts, maybe a Cabbage. Here is a pic of mine....
     
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  3. {Nano}Reefer

    {Nano}Reefer Dragon Wrasse

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    i think you might be right, my pavona looks almost identicle.
     
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  4. geekdafied

    geekdafied 3reef Sponsor

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    If its hard, look into psammacora..

    the green one is a psammacora
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  5. Dr.Fragenstein

    Dr.Fragenstein Panda Puffer

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    It looks like a SPS thats for sure, Pavona possibly, it could be a merulina but thats unlikely as it doesn't have the tell tale ridges.....
     
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  6. reef_guru

    reef_guru Humpback Whale

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  7. dansreef

    dansreef Astrea Snail

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    Thanks Everyone. Especially for the pictures. It is great to compare when making an ID.

    Regards!!
     
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  8. silverwolf72

    silverwolf72 Skunk Shrimp

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    encrusting montiporia?
     
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