Any idea what this coral is?

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I was at the Smithsonian National Zoo today where they have a small reef section and saw this thing - wondering what it is?

Overall about 18” across

/somewhat gratifying to also see that even these folks have Aiptasia colonies

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I was at the Smithsonian National Zoo today where they have a small reef section and saw this thing - wondering what it is?

Overall about 18” across

/somewhat gratifying to also see that even these folks have Aiptasia colonies

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Looks like anthelia xenia in which I have lots
 
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Having just googled elegance corals they do have the same udon-noodle like tentacles with luminous dots on the end. This seems to be an enormous one.
 

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