Help with an encrusting ID please!?!

[Mr James]

I had this coral up until a week ago when I went on vacation. When I returned, I only lost two corals, and this was one of them. The light in the picture is an XM 20k 250w. No actinics. The coral was turning a real nice purple until it's demise. I kep the sekleton and have it in the sump.

An a top down, not so good picture.

 

[Mr James]

Well, I guess it's time to track down Monti from Reefer Madness and see what he says.

 

[ReeferMadnessUS]

Mr James,

You called me out of the fray....

From what I can see this looks to me like Montipora caliculata.

I am sorry that you lost this piece. Hopefully you can find another someday.

Chris @ RM

 

[Mr James]

Thanks a bunch!! I had always wondered.