Plating Coral ID

[srbball22]

Hi!

I am having a hard time finding the exact species of this plating SPS. It's growth pattern is very similar to a monti cap but the uniform ridges make me think it is not a montipora. Any ideas?

 

[dadummy]

hydnophora

 

[droth335]

^ + 1

 

[C.Eymann]

I don't think that's hydnophora.

I believe it's merulina

 

[dadummy]

I don't think that's hydnophora.

I believe it's merulina

good call, at first glance was thinking hyndo, structure looks more like merulina

 

[C.Eymann]

good call, at first glance was thinking hyndo, structure looks more like merulina

:beer:

 

[srbball22]

Thanks everyone! I did originally think it was a hydnophora but I think you are right that it is a Merulina. Looks like it's more difficult to care for than I had anticipated. But it is in an sps dominated tank so hopefully I can keep it healthy and happy.