Need ID for Corral On Live Rock

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Purchased some rock from a LFS main tank they had just broke down. Can anyone I'd these corrals.

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First is unknown, Coastie is probably right.
 

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Does look somewhat like a birdnest, but they don't encrust, so I'm more inclined to say pocilipora. Care requirements are basically the same though. Decent light and flow, but doesn't need to be pounded by either.
 

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Oh, you're right! I missed that-- but if it survived shipment and hitchhiking, well, how is there even an acro that can...?
 

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Mat gorgonian! Haven't heard of that one before.
 

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But gorgonians are like super temperamental,though...
 

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Here's the facts:
1. xenia for sure
2. green polyp orange stylophora. This form of birdsnest DOES encrust.

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Here's the facts:
1. xenia for sure
2. green polyp orange stylophora. This form of birdsnest DOES encrust.

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Google encrusting gorgonian. I have a bunch in my tank. Looks just like that.
 

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