need help with id

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  1. Scarface

    Scarface Plankton

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    When I purchased my LR, I saw this on it. It looked like a sponge or something that had died. Well I noticed the other day that there are polyps extending on it and it's developing green colour. Does anyone know what it is?
     

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    Scarface, Sep 3, 2007
    Scarface, Sep 3, 2007
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  2. geekdafied

    geekdafied 3reef Sponsor

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    hard to tell from the pic... Is it soft or hard? Could be an encrusting sps of some sorts, but hard to tell from the pic.
     
    geekdafied, Sep 3, 2007
    geekdafied, Sep 3, 2007
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  3. amcarrig

    amcarrig Super Moderator

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    Looks like a montipora or a porites coral. Nice freebie :)
     
    amcarrig, Sep 4, 2007
    amcarrig, Sep 4, 2007
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