Pbalz Posted January 7, 2021 Author Share Posted January 7, 2021 When do you start to worry about a new coral not opening three days and it’s not opening Quote Link to comment
seabass Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 39 minutes ago, Pbalz said: When do you start to worry about a new coral not opening three days and it’s not opening Which one? The pom pom xenia? There is the stress of shipping (and all that entails), plus the changes in parameters (elements, lighting, flow, temperature, salinity, etc), not to mention the potential lack of microbial fauna of a newer tank. All of this can cause a coral to remain closed until it has further acclimated. Three days isn't as alarming as concerning. But you still want to assess the overall heath of the coral (tissue receding, shrinking, or deteriorating). Quote Link to comment
Pbalz Posted January 7, 2021 Author Share Posted January 7, 2021 Grubes gorngonian Pom Pom pulsing Quote Link to comment
seabass Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 34 minutes ago, Pbalz said: Grubes gorngonian Pom Pom pulsing Grube's gorgonian must be fed with filter feeder foods, but is still considered a fairly hardy gorgonian. The xenia might also benefit from the residual filter food introduced by feeding the gorgonian. They are photosynthetic and once they become established, they can almost become a nuisance. However, I've had some shipping difficulty with them in the past. They can also be used as a pH canary species. Quote Link to comment
Pbalz Posted January 7, 2021 Author Share Posted January 7, 2021 I roe eggs is that enough of a filter feeder Quote Link to comment
Tired Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 You probably need much smaller foods, like dust-sized particles. Look up what people use for gorgonians with success. 1 Quote Link to comment
Pbalz Posted January 8, 2021 Author Share Posted January 8, 2021 Things are settling dii ok an only one coral not opening my torch is still closed I noticed my ph wax a bit low at 8.1 so increased it could that be the cause Quote Link to comment
Murphs_Reef Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 On 1/6/2021 at 9:01 PM, Pbalz said: 0.05 with a Hanna I would reduce that by about 0.01 or 0.02 if I'm honest. GHA will love that.. Quote Link to comment
Pbalz Posted January 8, 2021 Author Share Posted January 8, 2021 I thought 8.3 is target for ph Quote Link to comment
Murphs_Reef Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 I was talking about the phosphate. Go for less thank 0.05 .. you pH is fine at 8.1, Mine sits at 7.9.. as long as your dKh is is good order your ok. Quote Link to comment
Pbalz Posted January 8, 2021 Author Share Posted January 8, 2021 Oh got it Will corals eat phytoplankton And would that be considered a feeding Quote Link to comment
seabass Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 11 minutes ago, Pbalz said: Will corals eat phytoplankton Some people say they do. Others suggest that phyto primarily feeds zooplankton, which in turn feeds corals. Either way, a little phyto might not be a bad addition. Keep on eye on your tank's nutrient levels while dosing/feeding. You may still need to sparingly supplement other filter feeder food. Quote Link to comment
Pbalz Posted January 8, 2021 Author Share Posted January 8, 2021 What are example of other filter feeder foods Quote Link to comment
seabass Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 Polyplab Reef-Roids is probably the most common. Quote Link to comment
seabass Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 Less is often more when dosing Reef-Roids. Some people feel that if a little is good, then more must be better. That's not the case. Quote Link to comment
Pbalz Posted January 8, 2021 Author Share Posted January 8, 2021 Are plate corals tough to keep they say moderate what special care do they need? Quote Link to comment
seabass Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 1 hour ago, Pbalz said: what special care do they need? Weekly feeding of meaty food like a few mysis shrimp. Quote Link to comment
Pbalz Posted January 9, 2021 Author Share Posted January 9, 2021 With tweezer or feed tank Quote Link to comment
Tired Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 Unless your tank is packed with corals you're trying to feed, it's more efficient to turn off your pumps and put food directly on the coral, than to scatter food through the entire tank. Either use tweezers or a pipette, depending on which makes it easier to get the food to the coral. Quote Link to comment
Pbalz Posted January 9, 2021 Author Share Posted January 9, 2021 I just got some pipettes 1 Quote Link to comment
seabass Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 I'm assuming that some food and/or fish waste will occasionally fall on it also. Depending on how much non-targeted food it gets, you might choose to feed it a couple of times a week. Quote Link to comment
Pbalz Posted January 9, 2021 Author Share Posted January 9, 2021 I don’t have one but was thinking of getting it is there a chart or guide that explain which corals need feeding like this just wondering which corals I already have that need this care that I over looked Quote Link to comment
Tired Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 Mostly LPS corals. Some zoanthids may benefit from feeding and grow a little faster, but don't need it to survive, and not all zoanthids will accept food. LPS corals, by and large, do best if fed and may decline in health if not fed. Anemones should generally be fed, and gorgonians absolutely need it. SPS corals appreciate, but don't necessarily need, very small foods like phytoplankton. 1 Quote Link to comment
Pbalz Posted January 9, 2021 Author Share Posted January 9, 2021 So I fed phytoplankton yesterday as my gorngonian is not opening and hasn’t since I got him how do I tell if it’s dead Quote Link to comment
Tired Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 If the flesh doesn't melt off, it's not dead. What are your parameters? They can take a few days to adjust to a new tank and open up. Quote Link to comment
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