Sps identification? UC Strawberry shortcake?

[CaptainCooke]

Hello reefers,

the Unique Corals live sale a few weeks back I picked up what was supposed to be a UC Strawberry Shortcake. When I received it, it looked nothing like the photo. This was purchased as one of their stock frags not WYSIWYG so I figure it might still be a strawberry shortcake.
I’m just not sure though. The coloration is way off. I know this can change dramatically. But I’m also not sure the polyp structure is even the same.
Please take a look at the photo below and let me know if you think I got what I purchased. Also below is the photo of what is was supposed to look like.

What the listing said....

Let me know your thoughts!
Thanks!

 

[VikS]

Can’t say for sure, but UC customer service is amazing. Reach out to them with your concern and they can do something about it.

 

[NanoDJS]

coulda just shipped HARD

 

[CaptainCooke]

Thanks! Just emailed them. I’ll follow up and let you know what they say.

 

[OnPointCorals Verified Sponsor]

The structure and branching looks right.

 

[joseserrano]

It looks right. Probably loss color in shipping

 

[CaptainCooke]

It looks right. Probably loss color in shipping

Hope that is the case and it colors back up in the next few months. Thanks!

 

[CaptainCooke]

Just a quick follow up for anyone who is interested.

The incorrect coral was shipped. UC customer service was phenomenal and they are sorting it out. They are getting me a piece of the strawberry shortcake that was ordered.... no questions asked.

I’m now a UC customer for life.