Brain ??????

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  1. Larry208

    Larry208 Plankton

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    I know this is a type of brain coral, but does anyone know the name (scientific name) ?

    Thank You
    Larry

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    Larry208, Mar 17, 2011
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  2. Zoanthids21

    Zoanthids21 McKoscker’s Flasher Wrasse

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    Looks like a wellso brain to me.
     
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  3. benbabcock

    benbabcock Bubble Tip Anemone

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    prolly Trachyphyllia geoffroyi.
     
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  4. tattooedsoul87

    tattooedsoul87 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Trachyphyllia Radiata maybe
     
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  5. macon77

    macon77 Fire Worm

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    Definitely one of the two mentioned above.

    Turn it upside down. Look at the skeleton. If it is flat-ish, it is most likely a Wellso. If it is a bit more conical/pointy, its more likely a Trach.
     
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  6. Larry208

    Larry208 Plankton

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    Thank you eveyone I will turn it over after the lights shut off and it goes to sleep to se if it smooth or pointy, I have had this for a year and it is doing really well, grows like a weed.

    Larry

    tried to comment on everyones comment thus far, thank you to all who answered so far.
     
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  7. Larry208

    Larry208 Plankton

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    It seems like it is conical/pointy, rather then a flat or smooth so its a Trachyphyllia.

    Larry
     
    Larry208, Mar 19, 2011
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