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reefD
03/01/2009, 11:51 PM
labeled as a fiji acan

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a42/reefd/camera045.jpg

reefD
03/01/2009, 11:53 PM
any thoughts?

MileHighFish
03/02/2009, 12:13 AM
Looks good, I would agree its an Acan

THEUNION1
03/02/2009, 12:26 AM
Im way far from an expert but dosent that look like a Chalice?

rendogg
03/02/2009, 12:32 AM
Looks like Acanthastrea echinata.

reefD
03/02/2009, 12:47 AM
any other thoughts? btw thanks for all above input

reefD
03/02/2009, 01:04 AM
i was told its an acan....does look chalice like too. any more oppinion

tmz
03/02/2009, 01:09 AM
I think it's an Acanastrea echinata..

reefD
03/02/2009, 01:15 AM
me too....i got it for 50 bucks...anyone think i got a good deal considering size and number of heads/mouths?

reefD
03/02/2009, 01:16 AM
its about 2 inches by 3inches

tmz
03/02/2009, 01:32 AM
Seems likeareasonable price. Hard to tell from a picture. I have one like it.

bigdaddy76
03/02/2009, 01:35 AM
looks like indo echinata, Acan families.

Jenisiz
03/02/2009, 01:37 AM
I think you may have paid a tad to much..but yeah it's a Acanastrea echinata. The color doesn't look as vibrant as I've seen to warrant 50 bucks....let me lurk and see if I can find a better price for ya...

Jenisiz
03/02/2009, 01:39 AM
That was quick... (http://www.vividaquariums.com/10Expand.asp?ProductCode=02-2004-10)

Eh...if you factor in shipping I guess you got a so so deal...more importantly...do you like it? I think it looks nice.

reefD
03/02/2009, 01:41 AM
i am a employee of a lfs and i paid half that. so 25 was my charge...still im feeling that i maybe have a gem in the rough. as for fragging it ...heres more pics

Jenisiz
03/02/2009, 01:43 AM
Yeah...then It was worth the 25 bux. It looks like it may color up pretty nice as well...

reefD
03/02/2009, 01:46 AM
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a42/reefd/camera045.jpg

reefD
03/02/2009, 01:48 AM
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a42/reefd/camera044.jpg

reefD
03/02/2009, 01:48 AM
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a42/reefd/camera048.jpg

reefD
03/02/2009, 01:51 AM
the piece is easily the size of my palm

Jenisiz
03/02/2009, 01:51 AM
yeah...it looks worth it...I've found these to be really sensitive when it comes to light acclimation...haha, I thought that was a giant bristle worm that jumped into the picture...

reefD
03/02/2009, 01:58 AM
lol its an orange serpents star...luv it! cant miss em... i got 2 of those stars. visitors always see em due to bright coloration.

LunarDDS
03/02/2009, 06:14 AM
What would you do if we told you you got ripped off? LOL If you like it buy it. $50 is cheap for a piece of the ocean. It should color up nice for you. already a good looking addition.

fufu
03/02/2009, 10:31 AM
I seen one for sale at a lfs store...they were $280.

reefD
03/03/2009, 11:21 AM
yeah i got him anyways ...nice colors too. ill post another pic tonight

reefscape15
03/03/2009, 01:57 PM
FUFU - i would find a new LFS!!! That piece is nice looking but not really a rarity

reefD
03/03/2009, 10:43 PM
thanks guys im sure i will get this coral popping soon.