Coral ID and care tips

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Picked this specimen up a few days ago. LFS says it’s a symphyllia, AI thinks it’s acanthastrea echinata, and ReefBay app says it’s lobophyllia.

My brain is too small and smooth to figure this out on my own.

Closeup photo is from the LFS. Second is in my tank (I recently moved it to a new spot that it doesn’t like — will switch back soon).
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Lobophyllia

Symphyllia was synonymized with Lobophyllia ~2014, with most of its species being moved to Lobophyllia.
 

HOW MUCH DOES A FISH’S FEEDING REQUIREMENTS AFFECT YOUR STOCKING DECISIONS?

  • A lot! - I avoid fish that require frequent or specialized feeding

    Votes: 10 27.0%
  • Quite a bit, but an automatic feeder can change my answer

    Votes: 6 16.2%
  • It depends on whether my nutrient export can handle it

    Votes: 5 13.5%
  • It depends on how badly I want the fish

    Votes: 10 27.0%
  • Not much. I’m willing to adjust my routine

    Votes: 9 24.3%
  • Not at all. Feeding demands don’t limit my stocking choices

    Votes: 6 16.2%
  • I usually learn about the demanding feeding schedule after buying the fish!

    Votes: 2 5.4%
  • I haven’t really considered this before

    Votes: 3 8.1%
  • Something else (see my comments in the thread)

    Votes: 1 2.7%
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