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Unread 01/06/2016, 05:25 AM   #1
rt67ghy
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doughnut coral?

I got this coral which was sold to me as a doughnut coral. Many corals fall under this labelling so I was wondering what species this actually is. Thanks in advance.

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Unread 01/06/2016, 09:34 AM   #2
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looks like an acanthophyllia. Very pretty


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Unread 01/06/2016, 10:18 AM   #3
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Doesn't have the coral structure of a acanthophyllia. Looks like a trachyphyllia radiata.


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Yes, I think you're right


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Unread 01/06/2016, 11:39 AM   #5
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doesn't have the coral structure of a acanthophyllia. Looks like a trachyphyllia radiata.
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Unread 01/06/2016, 12:13 PM   #6
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Thanks for the help everyone.


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180g mixed reef. 53g sump including 20g fuge. 320lbs LR, 140lbs LS. 1/2 hp chiller. Temp 75-79.

Current Tank Info: Fish: 1 yellow tang, 1 mandarin, 1 pair of tomato clowns, 1 maroon clown, 1 skunk clown, 1 banggai cardinal. Anemones: 1 green haddoni carpet, 2 heteractis auroras, 1 LTA.
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