Pectina considered Fleshy Lps?

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Looking into adding angels to my tank, wondering if the space invader pectina is at risk as much as something like scoly and lobos. It’s a lot more noxious and usually noxious corals are more likely left alone. Curious if anyone has experience
 
It is pretty fleshy. If you've ever had one or seen a healthy one almost their entire body is soft and fleshy. The best bet is to just try it
 
In the wild not really, but in aquaria they do puff up a bit.

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Pectinia paeonia | Komodo, Indonesia | Credit: @thamnasteroid
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Pectinia cf. paeonia | aquarium | Credit: @Travv26
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In the wild not really, but in aquaria they do puff up a bit.

Compare:
Pectinia paeonia | Komodo, Indonesia | Credit: @thamnasteroid
1000011842.jpg

Pectinia cf. paeonia | aquarium | Credit: @Travv26
1776460342882.jpeg

Wow that is a totally differently looking coral in the wild. All I've seen are ones in aquarium and when mine deflates I always assumed it's unhappy. Now I'm not so sure.

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