Help with an ID, please

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I picked up this coral at my LFS. It was sold as a Chili Coral. I don't think it is. Anyone care to pitch a ID.

This is a picture of the coral. It is longer, skinnier then the other Chilies that I have. It also does not inflate. If you note the polyps, they are very different. I know the pictures could be better but they are the best I could get. Where is Gary Parr when you need him. LOL Seriously I would appreciate some help. I have been working hard to get the polyps open. Finally getting there.

Another one of my Chilies for comparison:

Here is the mystery Coral:

More pictures of it trying to capture the polyps:

 

[WSI2406]

It looks like some type of softie.

 

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So maybe in the Nephthea family instead of the Alcyonium family. Where did my other pictures go, and why do I have three threads...that has never happened to me before?

 

[WSI2406]

it looks like a Nephthyigorgia

 

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Another one of my Chilies (Alcyonium):

Another further back shot of the mystery coral. Note the stubbiness of the Chili and the longness of the mystery:

 

[Bongo Shrimp]

it looks like a Nephthyigorgia

That's what I think too.

 

[WSI2406]

It looks like a Nephtyigorgia

 

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It looks like a Nephtyigorgia

Ok has guys. This picture looks like it. Thanks for your help!

 

[WSI2406]

Not a problem.

Timeless1

 

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Well a little patience and food and look what it turned into:

I like it a lot. Always stays inflated and gains polyps every day.

 

[glparr]

Hooray for you, Don. Nice work.
Gary

 

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Thank you Gary!

 

[coltrref]

I too love, I keep four of them and for some time.

 

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Nice!!!