Zoa/button polyp ID please.....

RiffRaff

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I'm looking to possibly remove this rock since these polyps are taking over. I'd like to maybe replace it with a different flat rock and throw some other corals up there. So I figured I should maybe figure out what they are first
 
Oops. Forgot I posted this. I'd be down for a trade. Assuming your rock passes the aesthetic inspection (j/k) (kind of). I'm try to be prepared for the frag swap this year
 
Let me know what size rock your looking for and I can send you some pics of the rocks I might have close to what you want and you can let me know.
 
Here are some pics of rocks I have that are pretty flat. Let me now if any of them are what your looking for.
Rock 1 It is about 7 x 6 at widest points
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Rock 2 it is about 10 x 4 at widest points
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Rock 3 It is 8 x 5
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Rock 4 It is 9 x 6 at widest point
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Let me know if you like any of these as a trade for your zoa rock
 
Rock 1 is in my sump so don't have much coraline. The others are in main tank. Rock 2 and 4 are covered in coraline. Rock 3 has the beginnings of coraline on it. I have only had it about a year and it didn't have any on it when I got it. It also has yellow sponge on it.
My guess is Rock #4 is closest to what your is. It is one of my favorite rocks to use as a bridge.
 
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Rock 4 looks good to me. You didn't have to go as far as taking a ruler to it though. Now I feel bad that you went through all that.
 
That is okay. It didn't take long. The majano's are okay. I will try to get rid of them if they are on the rock but if I can't it is not a big deal.
 
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