bought thinking it was a montipora

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  1. evolved

    evolved Wrasse Freak

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    Well, there you go. I was thinking Oxypora, but I can't find the particular species I had in mind. The tag indicates it's a maricultured piece; oxyp = Oxypora, sp. = indistinct species of.

    It's the same species as this guy:
    Magneto Chalice Colony

    That's an Echinomorpha species; similar but not the same. It'll get more polyps, but simply needs to grow to a larger size.
    There are many different species of "chalice" corals; each has it's own unique traits.
     
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  3. Todd_Sails

    Todd_Sails Giant Squid

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    Good Call Evo.! I was a read along, I had no real clue
     
  4. gaz2374

    gaz2374 Plankton

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    Cheers guys although we know what it is to a degree il get a decent pic tomorrow to update this thread
     
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