Is this a chalice?

[Paul_PSU]

Is this a chalice. I got it at the LFS for $9.99. Sorry for the blurry pic from my POS point and shoot canon. I will try to get a better pic.

 

[southstar066]

cant tell... could be a purple cap...does it have mouths? if it has mouths it looks like a chalice then

 

[JackKerouac]

A better pic will be really welcome for a better ID
Anyway at a first look it looks like a Montipora as also southstar said

 

[Paul_PSU]

I'll have to move it and get a better pic. I have never seen these colors before. It's almost like a turquoise and grey/purple. In the pic above it has these two little bubbles that I have never seen on my other monti's. I touched one by accident when I moved it the first time and it deflated. I came back though.

 

[JackKerouac]

but can you see small polyps on the surface?

 

[Paul_PSU]

A little clearer pic.

 

[Paul_PSU]

I don't think I see any polyps. It may be my imagination but the little blister/bubbles on the edge are getting bigger ever couple minutes.

 

[JackKerouac]

yeah is not a Monti this pic is much better
It's a chalice it looks like an Echinophyllia to me

 

[Paul_PSU]

Thanks! I appreciate the ID. It's 5"X3", not bad for $10 I guess...

 

[JackKerouac]

you are welcome Paul
oh yes that's a very good deal expecially for only 10 bucks