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I picked up some "A" grade Florida rock and theres a couple things on it I'm not sure of.
What is the green lps in t he pic. I'll post the other when it opens back up.

 
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Here's the other one. When closed up it resembles a Duncan with colored flesh on the stalk.
 

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The first one looks like a Caribbean Rose coral. These will hitchhike their way into our tank on live rock sometimes. The second one might be a Hidden Cup coral.
 
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These rocks are definitely prime candidates for hitchhikers. Some of the prettiest live rock I've ever found all the way here in Colorado.
 
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The first one looks like a Caribbean Rose coral. These will hitchhike their way into our tank on live rock sometimes. The second one might be a Hidden Cup coral.
After consulting the Google I believe you're right on both counts.
 

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That is a nice gift
 
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If they are hidden cups then they use to inhabit most of this rock. There are skeletons all over. I should learn how to keep this one alive I suppose.
 
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Oh and by the way, it's been 3 days since I started this tank with 100%live rock and I've yet to see any ammonia in the slightest. I'm pretty sure I'm not gonna cycle.
 

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