christmas tree coral

[alix2.0]

anyone have one? ive been wanting one for awhile but havent really looked into them too much. SWF doesnt usually have them so i was surprised to see that theyre in right now.
stories? pics? advice?
thanks.
https://www.saltwaterfish.com/site_11...ot_parent_id=4

 

[alix2.0]

anyone?

 

[bang guy]

I don't recommend them. They aren't impossible to keep but almost impossible.

 

[alix2.0]

because of their need for phytoplankton (like carnations)?
thanks, theyre cool, but i wont risk it

 

[bang guy]

Originally Posted by alix2.0
http:///forum/post/2521764
because of their need for phytoplankton (like carnations)?
thanks, theyre cool, but i wont risk it
Well, I take that back, I misspoke a bit. If you have a high energy reef system and you can grow porites well, add phyto, and maintain pristine water conditions they it will work.
The key is high waterflow and keeping to porites (or Fire Coral, whatever the worms are in) thriving. Don't treat them like a feather duster, treat them like a coral that needs intense light.

 

[alix2.0]

oh, i think your talking about christmas tree worms. im talking about the coral that SWF sells, Sphaerella krempfi.

 

[bang guy]

Originally Posted by alix2.0
http:///forum/post/2521774
oh, i think your talking about christmas tree worms. im talking about the coral that SWF sells, Sphaerella krempfi.

Uh oh
I have absolutely no idea. But it was nice chatting with you! :embarassed:

 

[alix2.0]

lol, i should have been more specific the first time.

 

[perfectdark]

They are to be considered as difficult as a carnation coral. Soft, finger-like branched lobes, and a stiffer lower portion. They bury and anchor in the substrate. They can completely deflate and sink into their hollow lower portion much like an anemone. Not photosynthetic. Need to be fed, strong current. Hope that helps...

 

[alix2.0]

i think i read somewhere that they need a lot of phyto like carnation corals, but im not 100% on that. do they eat things like phyo or meatier things like mysis?

 

[perfectdark]

Originally Posted by alix2.0
http:///forum/post/2521875
i think i read somewhere that they need a lot of phyto like carnation corals, but im not 100% on that. do they eat things like phyo or meatier things like mysis?
Baby brine, zoo plank, and cyclops are a good size food to offer. Pyto, not so much. But they need to feed often so heavy filtering and skimming is recomended especially on small tanks.

 

[alix2.0]

ok, thanks for the info

 

[puffer32]

heres a pic of mine. They aren't real attractive IMO but hubby really likes it.

 

[alix2.0]

Originally Posted by puffer32
http:///forum/post/2522160
heres a pic of mine. They aren't real attractive IMO but hubby really likes it.

is it hard to take care of? do you have to give it any special attantion?

 

[puffer32]

Nothing special except lots of flow and feeding, about the same requirements as sun corals and sponges.

 

[seagoblin333]

I have always wanted one(dont really know why), but pic looks good

 

[alix2.0]

Originally Posted by puffer32
http:///forum/post/2523873
Nothing special except lots of flow and feeding, about the same requirements as sun corals and sponges.
hmm, what do you feed?