Master Lobo or Master Scoly?

[Vincemal27]

So…. I’ve never seen anything quite like this before and it about to hop for sale. But having a really hard time figuring out exactly what it is. Lobophyllia? Scolymia?

What are your thoughts?

Coral has a thin base sinilar to a scoly. Single mouth. Puffy edges. Doesn’t scream lobo. And doesn’t scream scoly.

 

[IKD]

Do you know size? Maybe a button scoly..

 

[VintageReefer]

It’s a unique Scoly but I wouldn’t say it’s a master.

 

[VintageReefer]

My guess is you have a ufo Scoly in nonstandard colors

Here is my 5 color Scoly

 

[Vincemal27]

Do you know size? Maybe a button scoly..

It’s about 3-3.5”

 

[Vincemal27]

It’s a unique Scoly but I wouldn’t say it’s a master.

So leaning scoly from everyone? Yes very unique, haven’t ever seen anything like it. I wonder if it is considered a master or a one off ultra

 

[IKD]

So leaning scoly from everyone? Yes very unique, haven’t ever seen anything like it. I wonder if it is considered a master or a one off ultra

Price is a good indicator too between a lobo or Scoly LOL

 

[VintageReefer]

So leaning scoly from everyone? Yes very unique, haven’t ever seen anything like it. I wonder if it is considered a master or a one off ultra

It’s a high grade due to uniqueness but not the most desirable colors that collectors look for. I like unique things and I think it’s nice. But it’s not a master

My friend just sold his master. This is a master grade Scoly

 

[VintageReefer]

Price is a good indicator too between a lobo or Scoly LOL

True but some lobo can look like Scoly and be pricy

 

[IKD]

So…. I’ve never seen anything quite like this before and it about to hop for sale. But having a really hard time figuring out exactly what it is. Lobophyllia? Scolymia?

What are your thoughts?

Coral has a thin base sinilar to a scoly. Single mouth. Puffy edges. Doesn’t scream lobo. And doesn’t scream scoly.

When it goes on sale, let us know what type of coral they sold it as

 

[thamnasteroid]

Price is a good indicator too between a lobo or Scoly LOL

True but some lobo can look like Scoly and be pricy

this one's a pachysepta, not a Lobo btw

 

[thamnasteroid]

So…. I’ve never seen anything quite like this before and it about to hop for sale. But having a really hard time figuring out exactly what it is. Lobophyllia? Scolymia?

What are your thoughts?

Coral has a thin base sinilar to a scoly. Single mouth. Puffy edges. Doesn’t scream lobo. And doesn’t scream scoly.

Scoly likely (technically homophyllia australis), Lobos usually don't have mottled coloration

 

[Vincemal27]

Scoly likely (technically homophyllia australis), Lobos usually don't have mottled coloration

Thank you!

 

[JoJosReef]

True but some lobo can look like Scoly and be pricy

That last one's like my acan pachysepta! Love the brilliant green center with the orange ring. But be careful. They are AGGRESSIVE. I've seen mine toss mesenterial filaments pretty far and completely cover a frag.

 

[thamnasteroid]

On second thought, this could be Lobophyllia vitiensis. Is the corallum flat? Where was this collected, Australia or Indonesia/other? If not AU, then it's definitely not a scoly (Homophyllia australis), as those are Australian endemics.