Galaxea fascicularisn help

florida joe

Well-Known Member
Ok guys and girls im getting a freeB Galaxea fascicularis frag tommorow this is all i can cull on line HELP
Care - intermediate
Enviroment
pH 8.1-8.4 Temp. 72-78 F
Specific Gravity - 1.023-1.025
Waterflow - medium
Lighting - high
Behavior
Aggressiveness - high
 

trippkid

Active Member
They have very long sweeper tenticles that come out at night or if threatened, so give it a lot of space between neighbors. It is an LPS type of coral. If you have MH, it should probably be place near the bottom to mid, PC and T5, more mid to high position. Medium water movement, not too much, as to really blow the sweeper tents around, they can get really long sometimes. Very aggressive coral. Gets most of its nutrition through lighting, feed zooplankton type foods, if you feel the need to feed your frag. Just Google it, you should be able to find what you want. Galaxea astreata is very similar, maybe you can find some info on that one. Hope this helps some.

Matt
 

lawman

Member
I have the same coral. Prior to and after getting it I found the following info on the web and it sums it up very well. I have seen the sweeper tentacles extend approximately one inch from the skeleton with a few of them even longer than that at times. Just keep in mind wich way the current will be blowing the tentacles

This is an aggressive coral which will easily damage its neighbors with its stinging sweeper tentacles. The sweeper tentacles are long and deliver a strong sting. Care must be taken in regards to its placement in the tank and the water flow around it as the sweeper tentacles will stretch in strong currents. This coral could do great harm in a small or crowded tank.
Care must be taken in the handling of this coral as it has a fragile skeleton which can easily be broken.
Filter Feeding/Invert food should be offered as well as bits of shrimp, fish, etc.
Lighting: Medium to High
Water flow: Low to Medium
Difficulty of Care: This coral will do well in an aquarium once it is established if you have a healthy specimen. It can be delicate when first introduced because of collection and transportation damage. It is prone to "brown jelly" infections, necrosis, and recession. Be cautious of commensal animals and sponges on the coral as they are commonly found with both in the wild.
 

trippkid

Active Member
I have had them before too, and I've seen the sweeper go to about 6" or better, just a heads up.
Good luck with your new piece.
Matt
 
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