What kind of coral is this ?

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  1. yojen

    yojen Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Can someone please tell me what's the name of this coral ? I bought it and forgot to ask the lfs

    thanks in advance
     

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  2. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    Common name is Candy cane. LPS
     
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  3. Coastie Reefer

    Coastie Reefer Millepora

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    Total shot in the dark, but it looks like a candy cane. I'm sure someone will know what it is and probably even be able to give you a scientific name for it as well.
     
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    Corailline Super Moderator

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  5. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    LOL, nice work Cheryl and Coastie Reefer
     
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  6. proreefer

    proreefer Feather Star

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    coral type

    It's formal name is caulastrea nick name candy cane
     
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  7. Kristiavi

    Kristiavi Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Deffinately Candy Cane Coral, make sure you know what your buying next time. Just to make sure you can handle its needs =]
     
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