What kind of coral is this?

[walkingtall77]

Greetings all. I bought some aquacultured liverock, and it came with a few critters on it. Does anyone know what kind of coral this is? Also I have some type of clam or mussel as well, should I keep it or take it out? I will attach pic

 

[kharmaguru]

Looks like lobophyllia (open brain coral). I'm not sure if the clam is in either of those pics but generally they are beneficial filter feeders.

 

[JohnL]

I'm looking for some aquacultured liverock. Where did you get that rock?

 

[Reefing102]

Being aquacultured, likely from the Caribbean, likely a rose coral

JohnL - I’ve had good experiences with KP Aquatics (though few corals on the rock). A lot of people I’ve seen get rock from Gulf Live Rock and Tampa Bay Saltwater. Much I see from those two seems to have a lot of Cup Corals on them and the occasional Rose Coral or Porites

 

[JohnL]

Being aquacultured, likely from the Caribbean, likely a rose coral

JohnL - I’ve had good experiences with KP Aquatics (though few corals on the rock). A lot of people I’ve seen get rock from Gulf Live Rock and Tampa Bay Saltwater. Much I see from those two seems to have a lot of Cup Corals on them and the occasional Rose Coral or Porites

Yes, I order 15 pounds from KP Aquatics and was very pleased ?