ID needed plz

Discussion in 'LPS Corals' started by kevink, May 18, 2007.

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  1. kevink

    kevink Astrea Snail

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    anyone have any idea what this might be? was told this is a elephant nose coral but he isnt 100% sure.. thanks in advance.:)
     

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  2. amcarrig

    amcarrig Super Moderator

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    You were told right :)
     
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    I'm sorry but I have to disagree with the identification. I don't believe that it is Oxypora or even Mycedium(elephant nose) as the corallites on elephant nose always face outward! I believe this to be a member of the Echinophyllia genera!
     
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  6. kevink

    kevink Astrea Snail

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    interesting read might be elephant nose after all, was wondering since i was told elephant nose has long sweeper but i have not seen it since i got it. but according to the article its a rarity for sweepers to come out.

    looks quite nice under actinic though purple ring with green dots.
     
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