Soft Coral ID

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I was at the LFS today and I asked what this soft coral was and the kid was not 100% sure he just said it was a leather he believed. Anyone know more specifically what the coral is? Generally I wouldn't buy something without knowing but being $20 and a soft coral I thought I was safe.

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They’re a very hardy coral. Can become invasive once larger. They will drop off pieces that will reattach and grow around the tank.
 

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I once had a tank that I intentionally let get overpopulated with these, xenia, anthelia, and bryarium. The populations became more controlled when I added a passer, atlantic blue, Koran, and emporer angel that was years ago though
 

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Did it end up being a problem
Not in that tank. I eventually moved it to a 125. Then over a 3mo period it popped up about 8 other spots around the tank.

I kept it in check by cutting with scissors and scraping off the rocks.
 

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