Coral ID

[fishlady]

This is encrusting on a piece of rubble I bought. It had obvious signs of dead coral on it when I bought it, but after about 6 months, I noticed this growing on it. When the polyps are in, it looks like some sort of maze coral, but I'm not sure. One thing I do know is that it grows pretty fast. Any ideas what this is?

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IMG_4306 by khfishlady, on Flickr

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IMG_4297 by khfishlady, on Flickr

 

[melev]

That is Pavona.

 

[fishlady]

Thanks! Is there anything I should know about it? It's growing like a weed and it's in the bottom of my tank.

 

[melev]

It's easy to grow, spreads easily, and some hate it. I like the stuff and had it in my last tank and again in my new one. I'm about to put some in the club's COOP (coral sharing program for members). Mine is bright green.