whats this coral

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  1. somethingfish85

    somethingfish85 Skunk Shrimp

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    hey guys the coral im wanting to id is the 1 below the clown, i have had this guy for about 18 month not sure of the name but be caring for it as a filter feeder and has been doing great. just would like to put a name to the piece as its the only unidentified 1 in the tank

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    somethingfish85, Jan 15, 2009
    somethingfish85, Jan 15, 2009
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  2. 1st time

    1st time Purple Spiny Lobster

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    I believe it may be a playthoa.
     
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  3. coral reefer

    coral reefer Giant Squid

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    It is a zoanthid coral(colonial anemone or button polyp). Often times, fast growing , hardy and come in a multitude of colors and sizes!
     
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  4. Rawdogz

    Rawdogz Torch Coral

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    +1 to polyp ( button polyp)
     
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  5. bc219

    bc219 Millepora

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    I agree, zoas :)
     
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  6. suckafish

    suckafish Montipora Capricornis

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    i am throwing my vote into the zoa hat
     
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  7. somethingfish85

    somethingfish85 Skunk Shrimp

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    the polyps arent disc like the zoa's though the are more of a cone shape and the each head is attaches to one body, there are no stems lol zooanthids so i wassnt sure :) thanks for id
     
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    somethingfish85, Jan 15, 2009
    somethingfish85, Jan 15, 2009
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