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  1. DSC reef

    DSC reef Giant Squid

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    The colors on it are show stopping for sure. World wide corals had a similar piece that was for sure a chalice in the back grow out tanks and vic was boggled too. It wasn't for sale then but me and the family are headed there tomorrow so maybe it will be fragged;)
     
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    Reefbuilder Scooter Blennie

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    Very cool, My buddy has a GORGEOUS Chalice from WWC - I am on the list when he is ready to frag it. But yeah the colors in this one are really amazing. Big difference cell phone pic and the Nikon.
     
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    Reefbuilder Scooter Blennie

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    DSC reef Giant Squid

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    It looks similar to oxypora sp. The colors are friggen crazy!
     
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    Reefbuilder Scooter Blennie

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    Reefbuilder Scooter Blennie

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    I have another one. Anyone? Kind of like a Monti, little like a Cyphastrea
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    Vinnyboombatz Giant Squid

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    Monti's are tough because there growth patterns can vary alot.The only way to get a true id is from the skeleton.I am still waiting on my friend to call me back stay tuned.lol
     
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    DSC reef Giant Squid

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    +1 I'm still gonna vote montipora. Something familiar with those polyps.
     
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    Reefbuilder Scooter Blennie

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    Here is a close up and a top down uploadfromtaptalk1453417495084.png uploadfromtaptalk1453417505442.png
     
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    Reefbuilder Scooter Blennie

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    I'm just glad it's not completely Brown anymore haha
     
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