Can someone tell me what this is?

[DarkReefer]

Hi guys,

I just got back from the LFS, was told this coral was a fairly hardy type of beginner SPS and should be okay with even a newer 1-2 month old tank like mine.
He did tell me the name of it but I've forgotten since coming home and it's not listed on my receipt.

Was hoping someone here might be able to tell me please?

Cheers

 

[Zotch]

Looks like a birds nest?

 

[attiland]

For sure not bird nest it is more likely a stylophora

 

[DarkReefer]

For sure not bird nest it is more likely a stylophora

You might be right. Definitely didn't have a simple name like 'birds nest', this one looks like it might be it though ?

 

[BranchingHammer]

Hi, I think your coral is actually a species of branching pavona. Here are some pictures for reference:

 

[DarkReefer]

Hi, I think your coral is actually a species of branching pavona. Here are some pictures for reference:

That name sounds a bit familiar, maybe this is it.

 

[ATAquariums]

It’s a pavona