polyp placement

[chevydragtruck]

I was wondering where in the tank I should have my polyps placed? my LFS told me to have them towards the bottom in medium current, and they have been getting smaller, and smaller....when I bought them the rock was almost completly covered, now I only have 2 left.......any suggestions as what to do? they recommended a water change, and that would help, but it didn't do anything!

 

[the claw]

I just learned that some phosphate removers can kill your yellow polyps. They just waste way to nothing.

 

[rickster]

Once again I must recommend the "Corals: a Quick reference Guide" by Sprung......each species is unique and this book helps in placement.

 

[a&m aggie 04']

what kind of polyp are they??

 

[chevydragtruck]

actually I honestly can't remember what kind they are, but here is a picture of what's left. there is actually 2 kinds there, the green ones, and some white ones that aren't out.

 

[jarvis]

My first guess is something is eating them. Can you describe what they look like? (color, size) Are they just closed up or actually gone? IMO I would think most polyps are pretty indestructable as far as any water qaulity issues or lighting issue go.

 

[jarvis]

yellow polyps. A pepermint shrimp might be mowing them down.

 

[chevydragtruck]

ok, i (on a whim) moved them up to the top of the tank.......they are slowly starting to come back, but they aren't as big.......even the one in the pic is smaller!