Almon December 13, 2008 December 13, 2008 Yes, but this coral is very hardy and will easily encrust back over that area. So, because there was no top-off, you think a higher salinity caused this?
lanman December 13, 2008 December 13, 2008 Yes, but this coral is very hardy and will easily encrust back over that area. So, because there was no top-off, you think a higher salinity caused this? I'm betting he is going to say the top of the coral was DRY for several days... bob
zoozilla December 13, 2008 December 13, 2008 I'm betting he is going to say the top of the coral was DRY for several days... bob +1
vaironman December 13, 2008 December 13, 2008 I'm betting he is going to say the top of the coral was DRY for several days... bob Hahah
Grav December 14, 2008 December 14, 2008 I had one go totally white one day... no known reason, but I am sure there was cause. Looked dead for sure. Recovered 100% in 2 weeks. Thanks again Almon, cool coral!
BeltwayBandit December 14, 2008 December 14, 2008 Tis the season for lots of top off... With the colder weather and low humidity... I'm burning through water in my tank. Gee I miss my ATO right about now.
motti December 14, 2008 December 14, 2008 i read somewhere that some corals when they die their skeleton turn blue and not white like most corals.... is it healthy?
lanman December 14, 2008 December 14, 2008 i read somewhere that some corals when they die their skeleton turn blue and not white like most corals.... is it healthy? The blue part is dead... For any that didn't understand some of the references here - you can buy 'Blue Ridge' live rock sometimes - basically, it looks just like the dead part of his 'blue ridge coral'. bob
Almon December 14, 2008 December 14, 2008 Its body is composed of iron salts, which lend its distinctive blue color of the skeleton. This is from the description in my Heliopora Swap thread
lancer99 December 14, 2008 Author December 14, 2008 I'm betting he is going to say the top of the coral was DRY for several days... bob Bob wins! The water level just got too low and the top was exposed to the air. As Almon said, it's a very hardy coral. Just a few days later, it's already starting to encrust the bare skeleton...you can (kinda) see the white line on the old tissue, which is new growth. So as long as algae doesn't get a foothold on the skeleton, I'm good to go! It has also completely encrusted the putty I used to attach it, and the LR beneath it, about 4-5" in all directions. I'm sure everyone knows this is a SOFT coral -R
motti December 14, 2008 December 14, 2008 This is from the description in my Heliopora Swap thread ya that's right, that's where i read about it so this is a soft coral? not LPS?
shawns December 14, 2008 December 14, 2008 this coral is bullet proof! i vouch for full recovery in no time! thans again almon.
lancer99 December 14, 2008 Author December 14, 2008 Yep, it's a soft coral, one of two (along with Organ pipe) that forms a skeleton. Maybe not one of the most exciting, but looks pretty groovy (IMHO) when its polyps are extended: Cheers, -R
Almon December 14, 2008 December 14, 2008 I agree. It's very unique. It doesn't look like anything else. That one in that picture looks very happy ...
onux20 December 15, 2008 December 15, 2008 You all have given me some good info on this coral. I picked one up from MS a couple of weeks ago. I started a frag tank and was buying a few frags to get started. I am glad it went to the frag tank first. There is one head of aptasia poking out from the frag. DANGGIT! I may break off a piece and attach it in the main tank to see how it progresses. Does any one know if it requires help to slough off what appears to be thin shiny coat of slime? I blasted it with a turkey baster a few times, but it seems to come back. Is that a sign of growth or a problem? Ron
sen5241b December 15, 2008 December 15, 2008 I'm getting ready to go away for 10 days, my ATO is in place and I have a couple people to feed the fish. Keeping salinity low will buy you a little time should you get too much evaporation without an ATO. If you travel at all an ATO is crucial.
lancer99 December 24, 2008 Author December 24, 2008 It's healing quickly, before: and after: It seems to like the stress....its polyps have been extended every day since I got back! Cheers, -R
lancer99 March 18, 2009 Author March 18, 2009 (edited) Just as it was overgrowing the red algae on the exposed tips, I spent too long in Montreal again and it got exposed to air. It seems to be easily able to overgrow the red algae: Overgrowing more of the rock: The polyps look kind of groovy with the flash! -R Edited March 18, 2009 by lancer99
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now