Reef Aquariums

Purple Bush Sea Fan

Sun, 30 Aug 2009 05:21:00 -0700

I have had my purple with yellow flowers gorgonian like the one pictured for about 2 years. It is in excellent condition and has grown fantastic in halide lighting with a nice, moderate flow. It requires phytoplankton and a steady base. Most people sink these in the sand and they did. The base requires adheration to a rock, and preferably to the side, and it will do well in good lighting in a tank where phyto is fed.
renee

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Staghorn Coral

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 02:01:47 -0700

"You have the wrong scientific name for this coral. It should be acropora cervicornis." Editor note: Thank you! Identifying corals is especially difficult if not downright impossible. We will be looking into the name you have provided.
marcie

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Yellow Polyps

Wed, 13 May 2009 12:55:10 -0700

Never have done this as you will see. I have question concering Montiporas. I have 3 different colors of montipora plate corals. MY GREEN only has been bleaching out any ideas why. HELP and Thanks if any one get's this message. The Snowman
Snowman

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Yellow Polyps

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 16:39:42 -0700

The Yellowpolyps have completely taken over our 55 gallon tank. They are on all of the live coral and on the walls of the tank. Is there a way to get rid of them. We would like to get our tank back HELP.
Bruce

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Elegance Coral

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 13:41:13 -0700

What is stated in the above description may have been true years back, but not the case today. I would say these corals should only be attempted by experienced reefers, not beginners. Furthermore, there are more and more reports that indicate these corals do much better under low to moderate lighting and metal halide is definitely NOT recommended. I would have to say that given the poor survival rates of today, it would be much better if people stopped buying them and leave them in the wild, where they belong. Hopefully someday the problem will be solved and the aquarium trade can again enjoy keeping these magnificent corals with relative ease...
jmlo

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Devils' Finger Coral

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 14:43:37 -0800

I have2 Devils Finger Leather Corals, they are attached to 1 Live Rock. They have both grown substantially in the last Year. I leave plenty of room next to them. They are easy and are good looking. I had them in the back of the tank, but recently moved them to the center of the tank. They are still doing very well. I have read that they only grow three inches, but mine are at least 5 inches. They are a good Coral to have.
David Willard

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Yellow Polyps

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 07:29:23 -0800

Frogspawn

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 13:27:36 -0800

I've had mine for about 3 months, although it was owned by my co-worker for a number of years. I love it, it is my prize coral, with a maroon body and neon green tips. If you're thinking of buying this coral it's a good addition, but placement in the tank can be tough. Just try to face it up so ALL the polyps get light, not just the biggest ones. And try to place it somewhere without TOO much flow, but it does need some flow. I recommend feeding it squid once a week, a little bit to each poyup head, and maybe zooplankton once a week, but not on the same day.
nick

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Frogspawn

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 13:27:36 -0800

I have had my frogspawn for several months. It is a beautiful pink shade. It seems to be very happy sitting on the sand in the aquarium. Since I have owned it, it seems to have grown new branches. I do not have it near any other coral or creature that it can sting. However, many of my fish swim under and around it all the time. It has been a great addtion to my aquarium and has not been difficult to care for at all.
Liz Younglove

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Yellow Polyps

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 09:17:28 -0800

I have had some success with yellow polyps, to the point that they have become a nuisance in my tank. They are growing on the tank walls and are attacking my lps and sps corals. I'm now seeking a way to cull or eliminate them.
Bruce Imrie

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