my first coral

[eric b 125]

just picked up a brain coral. i think it's a closed green brain. there are so many different corals i have trouble remembering all the different kinds and their names. either way, it's drip acclimating now. will post pics in a bit.

 

[eric b 125]

i know its not much, just a brain coral, but it's my first and i'm already itching for more. i really hesitated on getting corals, just because i wasnt sure i was ready. well, buying this guy and seeing it in my tank has got me wanting more.

 

[wangotango]

Wellsophyllia or Trachyphyllia.
-Justin

 

[cajonez]

groovy. what color is it on the inside when it opens up?

 

[meowzer]

It's a very nice coral too

 

[mr.clownfish]

heyyyyyyyyyyy i have the same one!!!

yaaaaaaaay

 

[nycbob]

very nice. make sure it doesnt get too much flow.

 

[btldreef]

Originally Posted by WangoTango
http:///forum/post/3176205
Wellsophyllia or Trachyphyllia.
-Justin
+1 ....
Make sure you leave it in the substrate and not in a ton of flow. Pretty easy coral to care for IMO. Great beginner coral. Mine has doubled in size in the last 3-4 months.
Good luck with it.

 

[eric b 125]

here is where i get a little confused- how much flow is considered low? medium? high? also, can i spot feed this dude?

 

[gill again68]

Nice, I think at some point you have to wade out into the water just beyond comfort if you intend to learn more. At least thats where I find myself. Good luck and really nice choice on the coral.

 

[eric b 125]

thanks mike

 

[ser-specv]

Very cool! Congrats!

 

[nycbob]

yes do feed it with solid food such as krill. its feeding tentacles will come out once it senses food.

 

[mr.clownfish]

mine is pretty huge. i just feed mine about 20 pieces of large PE mysis shrimp. no joke. it opened up and its little tentacles showed and i dumped a big load of mysis shrimp all over it. it took it all. i wish i had my camera with me, i would have posted a pic of it,it was amazing. ill do it again next week.

 

[redsea]

Originally Posted by Eric B 125
http:///forum/post/3176146
i know its not much, just a brain coral, but it's my first and i'm already itching for more. i really hesitated on getting corals, just because i wasnt sure i was ready. well, buying this guy and seeing it in my tank has got me wanting more.
awesome looking coral! I love brain corals!

 

[reefkprz]

Originally Posted by Eric B 125
http:///forum/post/3176414
here is where i get a little confused- how much flow is considered low? medium? high? also, can i spot feed this dude?
if you can see the flow pushing the flesh inward the flow is too strong against it, if its flapping like a dogs lips in the wind, its too much. if the entire mass shifts slightly in a jelly like manner or doesnt shift, then your probably fine. you dont want it stagnant but you dont want it in direct output from a powerhead
the skeletons of these animals are almost razor sharp so internal damage can happen quite quickly. it wont take long in too much flow to adversely affect them. less is more in this case.

 

[eric b 125]

thanks for explaining that rk, i always had a bit of trouble wrapping my head around the whole flow thing. should i feed at night, or does it not matter?

 

[eric b 125]

i tried feeding some plankton through a turkey baster, and nothing happened. is the plankton too small? maybe give it a few days to settle into the tank and try again?

 

[saltwaterkitty]

I agree ... it's beautiful!! Brain corals are my favorite and the colors are amazing. I can't wait until I am ready for one.
Kat