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Post by Lance on Nov 6, 2013 9:58:46 GMT -5
Dendros are supposed to be easier to keep. I know with Sunflower Coral (Tubastrea) each polyp must be INDIVIDUALLY fed or it will starve. I'm not sure if this is true of Dendros or not. I've heard that Dendros are more responsive/easier to feed but they still must be fed as they are non-photosynthetic. Keep in mind that feeding non-photosynthetic corals means two things - a) you do actually have to feed them religiously or they will die and b) the feeding puts additional load on your system just like adding more fish. If you're not going to be able to care for them appropriately, don't be tempted. My best guess is that 99.9% of these corals end up dead within a few months of collection. Instead, find a big orange Paly, plop it in the light, and don't worry about it.  |
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Post by jess on Nov 6, 2013 10:41:18 GMT -5
I know dendros and Sun corals are very similar in looks but is there differences in them in feeding habits and care? Always loved the look of Sun corals but haven't dared to get one yet because of all the things you guys are talking about. Am I wrong? Are they the same coral different name? Sun corals are smaller, dendros have larger polyps Sent from my HTC6500LVW using proboards |
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Post by Lance on Nov 6, 2013 10:52:33 GMT -5
I know dendros and Sun corals are very similar in looks but is there differences in them in feeding habits and care? Always loved the look of Sun corals but haven't dared to get one yet because of all the things you guys are talking about. Am I wrong? Are they the same coral different name? Sun corals are smaller, dendros have larger polyps Sent from my HTC6500LVW using proboards They are from different genera: Sunflower are genus Tubastrea and Dendros are genus Dendrophyllia. What makes keeping Dendros easier to keep than Sunflowers seems to be this: - They are more likely to open during the day making them easier to feed - They are larger making them easier to feed - They only have to be fed a couple times per week as opposed to every day with sunflowers; possibly a side effect of being larger and able to consume larger food items |
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Post by Matt in Lewiston on Feb 2, 2014 13:51:11 GMT -5
A couple days ago... Attachments:
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Post by jess on Feb 2, 2014 16:57:16 GMT -5
Looks good
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Post by Matt in Lewiston on Mar 25, 2014 11:05:50 GMT -5
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Post by jasonandsarah on Mar 25, 2014 11:27:06 GMT -5
Love that Blenny
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Post by Pokahpolice on Mar 25, 2014 12:02:35 GMT -5
I'm the same...hate artificial decor in tanks but that looks natural. I think I'd put that in my tank as well.
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Post by Tucker on Mar 25, 2014 20:05:01 GMT -5
I have a barnacle and love it for my tail spot. Only problem is the detritus that settles in there. I shake mine out once a month.
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Post by Pokahpolice on Mar 25, 2014 20:14:19 GMT -5
Turkey baster every few days
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Post by Lance on Mar 25, 2014 22:36:37 GMT -5
Turkey baster... Best. Reef Aquarium. Tool. Ever.
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Post by Syntax on Mar 27, 2014 5:09:29 GMT -5
Turkey baster... Best. Reef Aquarium. Tool. Ever. A good pair of surgical tongs for feeding anemone's and Lps is a close 2nd. |
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Post by jasonandsarah on Mar 27, 2014 5:54:22 GMT -5
Don't forget superglue! Gel of course, At least for me.
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Post by gotareef on Mar 27, 2014 8:01:06 GMT -5
I'm typically not a fan of non-living ornaments in a tank, but I got a barnacle formation for my mimic blenny, and he loves it! At least it's made from natural barnacle shells.   [img way back i was buying these barnicals by the bag at tjmax I would stick cloves or polyps on them and sell them as gobie caves I think deep sea got the last couple I made |
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Post by Matt in Lewiston on Apr 8, 2014 18:15:37 GMT -5
I got this plate last week at Easy.  |
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