chili coral
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spanko
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Indo Pacific on reef slopes with strong current. Also found in lagoons with strong tidal currents in shady areas attached to hard substrate.
Small colony size, not generally reaching over 6 inches tall with finger like lobes or branches, extends small white feeding polyps. Colors can be red, orange, or purple.
Since this coral is non-photosynthetic (does not feed on light and contains no zooxantheallae) it must be fed on a regular basis. Any phytoplankton, zooplankton, micro food, and brine shrimp is accepted.
Due to this coral not getting overly large it is an excellent candidate for the smaller nano reefs. If placed in a nano reef, point feeding with a small eye dropper or plastic needled syringe is recommended, as free floating food is undesirable.
And what I have read they do not have a good survival rate in our tanks. Little is understood about what they eat. Certainly a coral worth trying especially with a seasoned vet like Mr. X. Good luck with it and of course post a pic when you get a chance.
Indo Pacific on reef slopes with strong current. Also found in lagoons with strong tidal currents in shady areas attached to hard substrate.
Small colony size, not generally reaching over 6 inches tall with finger like lobes or branches, extends small white feeding polyps. Colors can be red, orange, or purple.
Since this coral is non-photosynthetic (does not feed on light and contains no zooxantheallae) it must be fed on a regular basis. Any phytoplankton, zooplankton, micro food, and brine shrimp is accepted.
Due to this coral not getting overly large it is an excellent candidate for the smaller nano reefs. If placed in a nano reef, point feeding with a small eye dropper or plastic needled syringe is recommended, as free floating food is undesirable.
And what I have read they do not have a good survival rate in our tanks. Little is understood about what they eat. Certainly a coral worth trying especially with a seasoned vet like Mr. X. Good luck with it and of course post a pic when you get a chance.
drtito
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I have heard the same not to likly to make it. The one I had did not like the light for any reason. During the night they open up....check it out late at night with a flash light. As for food feed everyday.
If you could I would hang it upside down from the top.low light good flow.
then again I could be crazy.
If you could I would hang it upside down from the top.low light good flow.
then again I could be crazy.
