Unidentified lps coral

[athompson]

I got this frag for $5 from a big store where the lil salesperson really didnt know what it was. It's pretty and was a good deal so i bought it. Obviously it's an LPS of some kind, but if someone could tell me what exactly it is i'd be happy. I'd kinda like to know if there are any special needs for it. It hasnt looked any better or worse than it does now and I've never seen any feeder tentacles.

 

[fijisrfr]

Blastomussa?

 

[Dapg8gt]

Blasto or favia is my guess =)..

 

[akitareefer]

Imo Favia

 

[NHATRANG]

Google Christmas favia and compare with your. Blasto "head" usually expand much wider than favia

 

[athompson]

Thanks everybody! Blasto was what i was thinking. Ill google favia and compare!

 

[Twwety]

That's a favia. no doubt about it.

 

[Reefer54]

I would have to go blasto....but it would be a VERY rare color morph....blasto of those colors are often oppositely colored, while the xmas favia are consistant with those colorations.

Take a top down pic if possible.

 

[Boston21]

I'd say blastomussa

 

[ParanoidObseshn]

I know blastos and that isnt a blastomussa. Its definitely a FAVIA.

 

[Beandawg]

You should have made this a poll. I vote Favia.

 

[athompson]

I will take a top down in the morning when i turn the phs off for duncan feeding. the water is too turbulent at surface to take with them on.

 

[athompson]

Tried to take a top down, it's not great because of lights

 

[athompson]

Another

 

[akitareefer]

A blasto would have more tissue. This is 100% "Christmas" favia

 

[athompson]

Im about 99% that is indeed a christmas favia. I have yet to see it with its tentacles out but i almost enticed them earlier and after watching a video of a favia with its sweepers out, im convinced

 

[athompson]

Feeders are out tonight after many days of trying!!!! Definitely a favia thanks everyone for all your input and help!!!

 

[rogersb]

favia

 

[jmil08]

Definitely favia

 

[eatbreakfast]

It's a chalice. Without a doubt it is a chalice. CoralVue had the same one for sale at MACNA last year.