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Rav-65
06/07/2005, 01:43 PM
Hi all,

have checked around regarding this coral... but no one can really tell wat it it... can someone help to ID? Thanxs!

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/48576123.JPG
rtcpenguin
06/07/2005, 01:47 PM
Some sort of closed brain?
KDodds
06/07/2005, 01:57 PM
Looks like Blastomussa merletti to me, unusual coloration tho.
MarksReef
06/07/2005, 02:00 PM
Originally posted by KDodds
Looks like Blastomussa merletti to me, unusual coloration tho.
I'm with you on that one.
Rav-65
06/07/2005, 02:01 PM
Not closed brain... no meat...

Merletti is out as well... no meat... :(

It looks like a totally stressed goniopora/flower pot coral... but no tentacles, juz the polyps...
KDodds
06/07/2005, 02:09 PM
What do you mean "no meat"?
maxvan1
06/07/2005, 02:31 PM
Originally posted by KDodds
What do you mean "no meat"?

I think he means it isnt fleshy...
KDodds
06/07/2005, 02:40 PM
Hmm... well that's a dubious distinction, and certainly subjective, since I wouldn't consider any Blastomussa "fleshy" like I would, say, Euphyllia.
CitCat21
06/07/2005, 02:41 PM
http://www.nps.gov/npsa/NPSAcorl/images/MonannuL.jpg

I really thinks it's a favia
kramgnik
06/07/2005, 04:02 PM
I would guess that it is Leptastrea sp. They are pretty uncommon.
onefin
06/07/2005, 04:45 PM
Whatever it is it's beautiful love that purple.
dymaxiun
06/07/2005, 04:48 PM
I would't think favia would have ridges that steep?? $0.02
Rav-65
06/07/2005, 11:32 PM
Yup, there is no extended flesh on the coral.

Merletti has an extended disc-shaped flesh, this one doesn't... :P

I also dun tink it's favia, the entire coral is pretty flat, unlike favias whereby either the coralite is protruded or there is a slight dent into the coralite, this guy is almost totally flat on the surface...

The closest so far would be Leptastrea sp., but I've searched the web and none of the pics really looks like the piece I'm holding...

Any more ideas what this coral may be? really keen to find out... :P

Thanxs!
Rav-65
06/08/2005, 04:11 AM
Somebody... pls HEEEELLLLPPPPP!!!!
bastos
06/08/2005, 04:21 AM
It's a Leptastrea, I have a colony just like it except the centres on mine are neon green.
Rav-65
06/08/2005, 04:24 AM
Originally posted by bastos
It's a Leptastrea, I have a colony just like it except the centres on mine are neon green.

Bro,

can share a pic of yours?? Mine's got a orange centre with brown polyps... :P
Rav-65
06/08/2005, 02:25 PM
So confirmed that its a Leptastrea? anyone disagrees?! :P
bastos
06/09/2005, 12:22 AM
Mine is purple with neon green centres, when I get my camera going I will send you a pic for sure. Actually, there was a post not to long ago about this subject. Maybe if you do a search you might find it.
Rav-65
06/09/2005, 01:46 AM
Originally posted by bastos
Mine is purple with neon green centres, when I get my camera going I will send you a pic for sure. Actually, there was a post not to long ago about this subject. Maybe if you do a search you might find it.

Thanxs bro... really looking forward to see your piece! must be stunning!!! :P