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Post by lindsey1984 on Feb 19, 2013 16:35:18 GMT -5
Sooo, I bought these corals last night and they were sold to me as frog spawn and hammerhead. I could be wrong, but for some reason I'm thinking these aren't what he told me they were. Could you guys tell me if I'm right or wrong? First is the "frog spawn"  This is the "hammerhead"  And he didn't say, but are these the dragon eye zoas? (I forget the correct name)  Its still taking its time to come out. Sent from my Desire HD using proboards |
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Post by ryansweatt2004 on Feb 19, 2013 17:24:51 GMT -5
The first two are either frogspawn, or hammer corals. Both are way too irritated to correctly identify in those pics. The zoanthids are correct as far as common name goes.
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Post by lindsey1984 on Feb 19, 2013 17:34:07 GMT -5
Yeah, they're brand new. I'm still waiting for the rock to open up all the way. LOL another thing off topic but my BTA still is wandering. I now have a bunch of corals.... Should I be worried of it floating off and stinging them?
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Post by scoobnoob on Feb 19, 2013 18:14:12 GMT -5
Are the frogspawns or hammers in current?
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Post by lindsey1984 on Feb 19, 2013 18:16:25 GMT -5
They are in a little but not a ton of current.
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Post by scoobnoob on Feb 19, 2013 18:20:44 GMT -5
if they get too much the flesh will receed showing skeleton, I keep mine in low currents, hopefully they come out mroe so you can get a better type of id, there are many variations of frogspawn so they might look a bit different than what your visioning.
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Post by jess on Feb 19, 2013 19:26:27 GMT -5
Those types do best down in your sand bed at first, then when they open you can judge better as to how much flow they are getting and move them accordingly. You lta has a more potent sting than the bta, and condys have a pretty nasty sting. I would definitely keep an eye on them. From my experience the condy never really settle and are prone to frequent wandering. Any wandering nem is worrisome, both to themselves and the coals they may touch.
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Post by lindsey1984 on Feb 19, 2013 20:10:24 GMT -5
Jess, he had them both at the top of his 120 GAL with led's. I've been moving my power head everywhere to try to make sure they werent blown over but ill try to see if I can find a place for them in the sand :-) as far as the condy, she has never moved from the rock she's on. Its a rock full of holes and the most she's ever done is suck herself then push herself to the other side. I've moved her rock everywhere through out the tank and she's stayed on that rock... Weird. It does make me a bit nervous with her though! At this point I just can't wait for the BTA to settle!
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Post by gotareef on Feb 19, 2013 20:16:00 GMT -5
your going to want to start any coral in the sand, and after it settles in move it up. (if it dosnt mind) your euphyllia dosnt look very good at the moment  what are your calcium and magnesium levels at? |
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Post by lindsey1984 on Feb 19, 2013 20:26:06 GMT -5
Crap... I'm not really sure! Looks like ill be going to buy some tests tomorrow. I should know this stuff but as a first timer I don't know this stuff yet. And my what doesn't look good? I don't know what you're referring to
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Post by ryansweatt2004 on Feb 19, 2013 21:13:42 GMT -5
It's the hammer and frogspawns. Euphyllia is the scientific name given to that specific genus of LPS corals.
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Post by lindsey1984 on Feb 19, 2013 21:17:18 GMT -5
Do they have magnesium tests at petco? I see calcium is pretty popular but I'm not seeing the mag tests so much!
How far apart should I put things? Im gonna need to move some rocks, i dont think I have enough room as it is now! *sigh Thanks SO much guys for all of your help! Once again, you guys are awesome! Thanks a ton!!!
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Post by ryansweatt2004 on Feb 19, 2013 21:27:15 GMT -5
A good rule of thumb for most semi aggressive corals , especially LPS corals is placing them no closer than a few inches apart. Though some many soft corals and SPS corals can touch each other with basically no issues. Depending on what brand of test kits you get, they are fairly readily available. I prefer salifert test kits that I buy through Reefcleaners or Aquacave.com. Dennis at deep sea creations should be able to order whatever you need if you ask him
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Post by simplymaineseaglas on Feb 19, 2013 23:32:31 GMT -5
Get test kits from Rick at New England Aquarium Services, his prices are the best by far!
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Post by lindsey1984 on Feb 20, 2013 8:01:53 GMT -5
Thanks Melissa! Will the corals be okay to wait until Saturday?
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what are your calcium and magnesium levels at?