Cameras, image import programs, automatic balancing, etc. all play a part in what the picture comes out looking like. I wouldn't necessarily call bullsh*t on the vendor unless it was obvious. Is the egg crate or sand in the original pictures blue or purple? I have been taking tank pictures for quite a while and know what can be done to make a picture unrealistic. Some simple increased saturation, sharpening and a bit of WB adjustment can result in a stunning yet un-true representation of the zoa.
Not necessarily malicious, just not true to the eye.
Are the images taken top down? If so make sure you are looking at the coral top down as well. It makes a huge difference!
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