Do you know what this coral is?

[Wiskey]

Hello all!

I bought a tank from someone getting out of the hobby and there is this coral in there that I have no idea what it is.

It's hard like SPS, but has more of a maze brain, or acan quality to the Mouths? or Pylops? not quite sure. It also looks a little bit fuzzy like a Pavona or a sort. It may not be in the best of health,.. like it could be a deflated LPS, but I'm trying to figure out what it is so I can give it the proper care.

Does anyone know?
IMG_2075 by Wiskey2727, on Flickr

IMG_2074 by Wiskey2727, on Flickr

Thank you!
Whiskey

 

[fishguy242]

hi,chalice??nice piece

 

[Wiskey]

That's an interesting thought! Maybe I should move it down to the ~150ish par part of the tank?

Thank you!
Whiskey

 

[fishguy242]

hi,how is it looking?? if doing good ,leave be

 

[brmreefer]

I am wondering if it might be a Psammocora?

 

[Wiskey]

I am wondering if it might be a Psammocora?

I Bet That's IT!!!!!

It looks EXACTLY like a JF Outer Space Psammocora:

JF Outer Space Psammocora Coral

How to Care for Fireworks Psammocora Coral: (written by Dave Burr) Aquaculture: We grow and frag the Fireworks Psammocora coral here at Vivid Aquariums. It prefers conditions similar to encrusting Montiporas such as the Superman Montipora. Placement: Mount the Fireworks Psammocora coral using IC...

vividaquariums.com

(It may not be the lineage, but the species is dead on)

Thank you,
Whiskey

 

[Wiskey]

hi,how is it looking?? if doing good ,leave be

Great Advice.

It's hard to tell though, it looks like it might not be inflating fully. It was in rufish shape when I got it. I'd really like to pull it out to an area I can see better so I can tell if it's recovering.

Whiskey