Id this?

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  1. Reefbuilder

    Reefbuilder Scooter Blennie

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    They had it listed as a chalice but dont think it is one. Anyone?

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  3. DSC reef

    DSC reef Giant Squid

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    That's a chalice, a real nice one too. It resembles a meat coral.
     
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    Reefbuilder Scooter Blennie

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    Yeah that is why I was questioning that a friend came over and said no way was it a chalice that It was definitely some sort of meat Coral but its hard like a chalice
     
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    Reeflections Plankton

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    Very nice chalice indeed
     
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    DSC reef Giant Squid

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    It looks to have multiple mouths "eyes" which leads me towards a chalice. I believe you got a really cool different looking chalice. Hopefully someone else will chime in and ID it. It's a real nice coral either way though
     
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    scajeo Sea Dragon

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    Beautiful!
    Didn't notice them for the first couple minutes but now that I do are you having any problems with those starfish?
     
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    Vinnyboombatz Giant Squid

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    Looks like Acanthophylia to me.☺Really gorgeous piece.
     
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    Reefbuilder Scooter Blennie

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    Vinny I would agree but it has no characteristics of it it doesn't open up it doesn't feed like that I'm boggled
     
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    Reefbuilder Scooter Blennie

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    No issues that im aware of
     
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    oldfishkeeper Giant Squid

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    beautiful piece whatever it is ;)
     
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