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mygreengoldfish
11/15/2004, 08:53 PM
Take you guess.

http://onfinite.com/libraries/155402/077.jpg
baja_01
11/15/2004, 09:26 PM
Common name is meat coral. Looks like a Scolymia.
Nagel
11/15/2004, 09:29 PM
Could be either Scolymia or Cynarina.... Both have similar growth patterns...
mygreengoldfish
11/15/2004, 10:19 PM
cool thanks
Quiet1
11/16/2004, 09:02 AM
I'll vote again, Scolymia sp.

Quiet1
downset
11/16/2004, 09:28 AM
It's definalty Cynarina Deshayesiana :p
Aquaguru
11/16/2004, 02:44 PM
I also have one just like that only a little bit bigger. It's been hard for me to get a definite ID. But I know its either Scolymia or Cynarina.
baja_01
11/16/2004, 05:31 PM
Cynarina
http://whelk.aims.gov.au/coralsearch/images/101-200/Large/127BW-01.jpg

Scolymia
http://whelk.aims.gov.au/coralsearch/images/701-800/Large/760BW-01.jpg

Images taken from here. (http://whelk.aims.gov.au/coralsearch/coralid_search.php)
mygreengoldfish
11/17/2004, 12:17 AM
Definately Cynarina after looking at those skeletons. thanks baja_01. Today I had to relocate it in my tank because it expanded even more today pushing itself off the ledge it was on. Thanks everyone for your help.
baja_01
11/17/2004, 12:23 AM
I think the best spot would be on the sand. These corals can expand greatly, and sharp rocks can damage their flesh.