What Sponge is this?

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  1. Courtster

    Courtster Feather Duster

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    Picked this up at the LFS today. They weren't sure what it was, but silly me I bought it anyway. Possibly a Pavona Cactus?

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  2. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    It is a dry heat, yeah right !
    ooo ahhh nice. Can not give an exact ID, but sweet.:)
     
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  3. offensetaken

    offensetaken Montipora Digitata

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    I haven't the slightest idea what it is lol, but it's a NICE piece. Congrats
     
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  4. kcbrad

    kcbrad Giant Squid

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    Dunno but it's really pretty!!
     
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  5. Courtster

    Courtster Feather Duster

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    Well I take that back, it doesn't appear to have a stony base, and its rather rubbery, maybe a leather of some type?
     
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  6. Courtster

    Courtster Feather Duster

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    Haha thanks, yea it was too unique to pass up, but no idea what it could be.
     
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  7. gabbagabbawill

    gabbagabbawill Pajama Cardinal

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    just a wild guess, but a type of coralline algae?
     
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  8. Gexx

    Gexx Giant Squid

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    if its spongy it may be a sponge, im serious. idk any leathers that are that purple.
     
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  9. Courtster

    Courtster Feather Duster

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    Nah

    Definitely a possibility. Elephant Ear Sponge maybe?

    Found this, but I seriously doubt thats is its real name.
    Purple Chalice Sponge

    Maybe Ianthella Basta or Lanthella Basta or Collospongia Auris?
     
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  10. kcbrad

    kcbrad Giant Squid

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    Wow! That looks just like it!!
     
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