NanoJunkee Posted October 24, 2003 Share Posted October 24, 2003 I've also seen them called Porites, but their scientific name is Spirobranchus sp. I'm so intrigued by these little multicolor worms, but I've read in a couple of places that they're a little difficult to keep. Anyone have any experience? Link to comment
Crakeur Posted October 24, 2003 Share Posted October 24, 2003 two different animals. x-mas tree worms are often find in porites. Check out danano's tank in the member tank section. I think it was danano that had tons of both. still one of my favorite tanks http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/showthread...&highlight=reef Link to comment
technoshaman Posted October 27, 2003 Share Posted October 27, 2003 I have a nice fist sized chunk of porites in my nano that has about 10 xmas tree worms and one pagurrites hermit crab. They are pretty nifty and I'm trying to make sure the tank gets dosed with some fine particulate food a few times a week. I have also heard that they may not thrive long term in most tanks. Link to comment
Dave ESPI Posted October 27, 2003 Share Posted October 27, 2003 problem is that they require some sustanance from the Porities corals, and often times, the worms that are offered for sale come on a dead or dying rock skeleton. THey need to be target feed an invert liquid also. I make up a puree and drain off the liquids and use it as food for them sometimes. Link to comment
Yves Posted October 28, 2003 Share Posted October 28, 2003 I like the look of christmas tree worms but didn't want the hastle of keeping the porites alive so i went for a coco-worm instead, just a big version of them that make a hard tube. Link to comment
NanoJunkee Posted October 30, 2003 Author Share Posted October 30, 2003 I have a feather duster, which is pretty damn cool, too. But, I love the multi-colored xmas worms. I think I'm going to try it...I'll be sure to get one with a healthy-looking porites "base", like Dave said. I should have no problem keeping the coral itself happy as long as I keep it rather close to my 64w, from what I've read. And I don't mind smooshing things up for some freaknasty juice. I'll actually put my 2 peppermint shrimp in there, too, when I finally catch the little bastages. (Simmadahnna, ASPCA, jk.) I'm kinda ####ed that I passed one up at a not-so-LFS a couple of weeks ago, because I don't see them often...even online. Damn. X) Link to comment
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