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Old 12-26-2005, 01:59 AM   #1 (permalink)
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wondering if this is acan echinata or faviites? also whats the feeding habits of these guys ive read they take zoo or brine but ive yet to see feeding tentacles!also wanted to know if that mushy growth on top is normal?
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That pic more resembles a chalice type to me, rather then a favites or acan. can you get a closer shot?


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That pic more resembles a chalice type to me, rather then a favites or acan. can you get a closer shot?
I agree with Gresham looks like a Chalice.

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A better pic would help, but I've got to go with echinata. It also looks like brown jelly on there.


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