Chili Coral Question
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mx#28
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Originally Posted by meowzer
http:///forum/post/2878447
I see they are non-photo, does this mean they are hard to care for like gorgonians? YesWhat can anyone tell me about this type of coral...I may be looking into getting one.
Don't get one, yet. It's a very difficult coral that rarely lives longer than 6-18 months due to starvation.
http:///forum/post/2878447
I see they are non-photo, does this mean they are hard to care for like gorgonians? YesWhat can anyone tell me about this type of coral...I may be looking into getting one.
Don't get one, yet. It's a very difficult coral that rarely lives longer than 6-18 months due to starvation.
mx#28
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Originally Posted by meowzer
http:///forum/post/2879020
Thank you...This is another misleading thing, it is listed as EASY..that is why I decided to ask first...LOL...Now that I have my MH lights, what are good corals to have with fish?
It's a crummy thing that happens often in this hobby - a LOT of things that die slowly are listed as 'easy' just because they will often live for 6 months or more before finally succumbing to starvation or malnutrition.
There are lots of great corals that you'll be able to keep. I'll try to list some soon, but I suggest you buy a good book, too. I think Aquarium Corals by Eric Borneman is a great place to start. There are a few parts of the book that I disagree with or have had different experiences with, but the majority is quite good and I think you'll find a lot more information is available from an unbiased (ie not selling livestock) source.
http:///forum/post/2879020
Thank you...This is another misleading thing, it is listed as EASY..that is why I decided to ask first...LOL...Now that I have my MH lights, what are good corals to have with fish?
It's a crummy thing that happens often in this hobby - a LOT of things that die slowly are listed as 'easy' just because they will often live for 6 months or more before finally succumbing to starvation or malnutrition.
There are lots of great corals that you'll be able to keep. I'll try to list some soon, but I suggest you buy a good book, too. I think Aquarium Corals by Eric Borneman is a great place to start. There are a few parts of the book that I disagree with or have had different experiences with, but the majority is quite good and I think you'll find a lot more information is available from an unbiased (ie not selling livestock) source.