What type of coral is this?

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  1. MarineHobbyist

    MarineHobbyist Flamingo Tongue

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    Hi, need help identifying this coral:

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    Thanks! 8)
     
    MarineHobbyist, May 11, 2011
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  2. bioreefdude

    bioreefdude Fu Manchu Lion Fish

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    is it a hard or soft coral
     
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  3. MarineHobbyist

    MarineHobbyist Flamingo Tongue

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    it's hard..
     
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  4. inwall75

    inwall75 Giant Squid

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    Probably a Lithophyllon or Podabacia
     
    inwall75, May 12, 2011
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  5. MarineHobbyist

    MarineHobbyist Flamingo Tongue

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    I think we have a match.

    Thank you!
     
    MarineHobbyist, May 12, 2011
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  6. Aaron.Herk

    Aaron.Herk Sea Dragon

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    Looks a lot like a pavona to me.
     
    Aaron.Herk, May 12, 2011
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