acanthastrea echinata

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  1. mannyhernz

    mannyhernz Fire Worm

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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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  2. Bruce

    Bruce Giant Squid

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    try at night, i see mine's tentacles during the night
     
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  3. Gresham

    Gresham Great Blue Whale

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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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  4. Jason McKenzie

    Jason McKenzie Super Moderator

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    I agree with Gresham looks like a Chalice.

    Feeding is the same though.
     
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  5. mannyhernz

    mannyhernz Fire Worm

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    can you guys see the goop? i think its dying!
     
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  6. Area 51 Exotics

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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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