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skidclan
08/15/2007, 04:23 PM
I am trying to determine if this is an Oxypora and if the coloration of bright blue is common. Any help would be appreciated.http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/87870tank_pics_007.JPG

Justin74
08/15/2007, 04:44 PM
When trying to get a "good guess" on chalice corals it's really important to try and get a good image showing polyp structure, and direction of growth on them as well as overall form. Aimless direction of polyp growth are indicative of a certain genera while symetrical placement and outward direction are indicative others. From the pic I still cant rule out echinophyllia, echinopora, or oxpora.

As far as common I would say seasonal to uncommon. More likely to obtain from a fellow reefer(which would be considered fairly accessable to a collector of echinos) than at the LFS.

Sorry not too helpfull at the moment :)

-Justin

ghostman
08/15/2007, 08:54 PM
My best guess would be echinophyllia. I think oxyporas have more raised eyes. Light blue is not a common color but it is out there. I keep mine in low light for the best color.

SitBackAndWatch
08/16/2007, 09:26 PM
get a closer shot so it is easier to determine what it is.