this is not a lobo brain

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  1. Rawdogz

    Rawdogz Torch Coral

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    hey everyone, is this a lobophylia and if so what kind or is it completely off
     

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  3. ingtar_shinowa

    ingtar_shinowa Giant Squid

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    Favia war coral nice sized peice
     
  4. missionsix

    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Faviidae...
     
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  5. Rawdogz

    Rawdogz Torch Coral

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    cool i got it at the evil petco :) for 50 dollar, was selling it as a lobo brain( i was not going questioning him about what its not). its about 4 inch long and 3 inch wide.

    anything special i should know about them?
     
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  6. Astrick117

    Astrick117 Stylophora

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    If you have high lighting, keep them low in the tank. Moderate flow, and they benefit from target feeding with mysis cyclopeeze or similar foods. Slow growers.

    Also, they are quite aggressive so you want to keep them away from other corals.
     
  7. lillys Grandad

    lillys Grandad Horrid Stonefish

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    Score ! ...that seems like an exceptional price. : )
     
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  9. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Very nice coral at a great price. Looks quite healthy.
     
  10. Rawdogz

    Rawdogz Torch Coral

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    i have it sitting on some rocks about 9 inch for the T5 light. do you think that good or do it needs to be lower
     
  11. lmr2o

    lmr2o Millepora

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    nice score! i don't know the answer but I'll give you a bump
     
  12. NanaReefer

    NanaReefer Fu Manchu Lion Fish

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    To high up. Put it on your sand bed.