While killing the Bubble Algae - I noticed this. Coral?

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  1. ALW

    ALW Sea Dragon

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    Well this would be a lucky break.

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    Is this a Coral or just another Dreaded Parasite? ::)


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  2. R34dawn

    R34dawn Ocellaris Clown

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    I think it is a coral how long it's been uncovered.. give it some time
    if change to blue or green more likely is cup coral...nice one Turbinaria peltata
     
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  3. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    I agree, at least thats what its looks like to me. Luna
     
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  4. ALW

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    Well all of a sudden that $8.99 a pound live rock got a lot cheaper. :victory:

    I will have to step up my game if he is going to survive. I have not been keeping the tank under strict "Reef" parameters because I hadn't planned on introducing Corals for months.:eek:
     
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  5. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    I love freebies, dont you?;D
     
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  6. ALW

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    "Uncovered" ?

    I don't even know what that means. :dunce2:

    I just noticed it last night. I have only had that rock about 10 days.
     
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  7. R34dawn

    R34dawn Ocellaris Clown

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    Dang!! what a discovery, I though you said that it was covered in algae..sorry
     
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  8. suckafish

    suckafish Montipora Capricornis

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    yeah for hitchhikers!!!;D
     
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  9. missionsix

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    How were you killing the bubble algae?
     
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  10. geekdafied

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    Polyps are to small to be tubanaria, looks more like an encrusting montipora or possibly leptastrea.
     
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