So warcoral is coined by Matt and only the corals linage traced back to him would be a warcoral?
Correct
So any other that look like it can't be called a warcoral.
Can't? Ehh... murky area here. Personally, and this is strictly my own opinion which doesn't mean squat, I think if someone is going to name a coral by some name that is "generic" (even if it is specifically given to that), then you should be able to name ANY coral that is the same species and has the same coloration as that. And many people do just this. Then you get the whole "is it a 'TRUE' War Coral questions" and at that point, honesty dictates a response of "No" or "I don't know" "I can't trace the 'lineage' back to Matt"
I checkout the one at Lucky goldfish but it wasn't as bright as Matt's.
And assuming the one there was actually from Matt's, even if it isn't, this is the hugest issue I have with naming corals. The argument goes "Well who knows what color it will turn to after time"... well the same argument can be made about LE, Tyree, Matt, Franks, or any other "Named" corals, you have any parameters that are different than the tank it was viewed in, it may change colors on you, different spectrum of lighting? Eh.. To think that only one particular color morph exists in nature goes way out there.. and I'll just leave it at that.
So me, I wouldn't care that it wasn't a "True" war coral, be happy with what you have, it looks like a nice piece. But if you are a collector, well that's another story
BTW, this post was not meant to be demeaning, or bash any of the above mentioned names, places, or traditions that are done in reefing, nor any one who posts in this thread or every will post in this thread, so please do not think I am attacking anyone or anything... except the silly naming concept
