Quick Question - Identification

[tony1021]

Just bought this new favia and chalice today.

01. After coming home and placing the favia in my tank I realized something I didn't see at the store. 2 of the 4 heads are receeding like if they are dying. Is there anyway to get it to grow again or will they both die?

02. I bought this chalice because I thought it was extremely nice. After doing some research online I could not find what type of chalice this is. Does anyone know?

Thanks!

 

[tony1021]

forgot the pics....

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[melosu58]

Moved to SW ID forum.

 

[Kurt_Nelson]

1 looks more like an acanthastrea and I'd guess (purely guess) 2 as some type of echinophyllia... maybe a "Super Green eyed Purple Monster Echino". Sorry... like to make fun of the silly names.

Yeah... a couple of those acan polyps don't look happy, but I bet it'll come back within a couple weeks. Give it some time to get used to its new home.

 

[Bige]

I agree. Looks like acan. They should spring back.

 

[tony1021]

thanks for the quick response...did some research and found the perfect placement for both...

 

[Jaybird]

The chalice looks almost like a montipora. I've seen someone call it a millioneyes watermelon chalice. Naming could be along the lines of the "superman's skidmarks" with zoas RHS LE "Millioneyes" Hybrid Watermelon Echinophyllia Coral .75-1 - Reef Hot Spot

I can never tell the difference between favia and acan. I have a nice rock with acan and the only reason I know that is because someone else told me what it was.