stevil March 30, 2006 March 30, 2006 I picked up two nice corals from Howards tank breakdown. He told me what they were, but I promptly forgot.. Looking for an ID on these so I can get more informed as to their care: Other than a patch of not-so-colorful zooanthids that came on my live rock, these are the first corals I have had experience with. I am now running 2 strips of T5s (1 blue, 1 white) and 2 strips of VHO (1 blue, 1 white). The corals seem to be doing well in my tank. I don't test for calcium, but maybe with these I don't need to? Other than basic maintenence (skimmer cleaning, 5% weekly water change, RO/DI auto-top off) I am not doing anything else.
ReeferMan March 30, 2006 March 30, 2006 Capanella and Green star polyps They are easy and would prob live through some of the worst conditions. Just do what you have been doing and you will be fine!
Caribbean Jake March 30, 2006 March 30, 2006 The first one is a Capnella also known as Kenya Tree. The second one is a Pachyclavularia, also known as Green Star Polyps. They both grow quick, and quickly will cover your tank, so keep them trim.
Jon Lazar March 31, 2006 March 31, 2006 Stevil, Great choice on getting those corals. It's good to see folks starting out with corals that are likely to bring them success.
Caribbean Jake March 31, 2006 March 31, 2006 One more thing. Check your water parameters and quality. The Capnella polyps should be extended at least three times as shown on your picture. Look into my gallery and see a picture of a fully extended purple Capnella tree for comparison. Jacob
stevil March 31, 2006 Author March 31, 2006 One more thing. Check your water parameters and quality. The Capnella polyps should be extended at least three times as shown on your picture. Look into my gallery and see a picture of a fully extended purple Capnella tree for comparison. Jacob Ok - I see the difference. That is why I wasn't sure mine was a Kenya tree to begin with... My parameters are: Temp 80 SG 1.0225 pH 8.0 (normally is 8.2) Alk - 2 meq/L Nitrite: 0 Ammonia: 0 Nitrate: 0 I can also test phosphate, but didn't. Last week it was 0. I don't have any other tests right now.
dbartco March 31, 2006 March 31, 2006 Steve, You're fine. That capnella is the one from my tank. My baby! Polyp extension is fine. It is a different variety than Jake's. Look in my gallery with the hippo tang and you will see it in the bottom right.
stevil April 1, 2006 Author April 1, 2006 Steve, You're fine. That capnella is the one from my tank. My baby! Polyp extension is fine. It is a different variety than Jake's. Look in my gallery with the hippo tang and you will see it in the bottom right. Ha ha - that coral sure gets around... So it's definitely a capnella, but not a Kenya Tree?
stevil April 1, 2006 Author April 1, 2006 Nice Pictures!!! What camera? Thanks! I use a Canon Digital Rebel XT (8 megapixel), with an EF-S 17-85mm lens. I also make sure to use a tripod when shooting my tank.
Ne0eN April 1, 2006 April 1, 2006 Ha ha - that coral sure gets around... So it's definitely a capnella, but not a Kenya Tree? Capnella, Kenya Tree - same thing... -Rob
EricBrian April 4, 2006 April 4, 2006 Stevil, I'd like to be the next owner of that Kenya Tree if and when you don't want it anymore. LOL It is awesome! ... Look into my gallery and see a picture of a fully extended purple Capnella tree for comparison. Jacob Gallery? Which gallery?
dbartco April 4, 2006 April 4, 2006 EricBrian, Anytime you want, I'll cut you a peice. Social? It grows quite fast, and I usually have it on the free table at meetings.
Caribbean Jake April 4, 2006 April 4, 2006 Stevil, I'd like to be the next owner of that Kenya Tree if and when you don't want it anymore. LOL It is awesome! Gallery? Which gallery? Eric I got some Capnella, Kenya Tree FREE, just need to pick it up in Herndon, VA. Jacob
Ne0eN April 4, 2006 April 4, 2006 If distance is the issue, I got plenty of free capnella right here in Tysons Corner area. Come and get it! :P -Rob
EricBrian April 4, 2006 April 4, 2006 I'd love to have to have some. Maybe this Saturday at the Social? Also, anybody in the Huntington Area (Alexandria, on Rte 1 just south of the Beltway) and a pro at fragging? I got a tiny button polyp that is covered in algea. Need some help removing it. Maybe somebody in this area could stop by and give me a hand? Can Zoos move if they don't like the location that I put them? Thanks.
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