info on fungias?

kathywithbirds · 06-30-2007, 07:56 PM

I am drawn to fungias, which I'm understanding is an LPS? Does it need an established tank? I have read it needs target feeding. After doing the goniopora, that's not a big deal.

rebekwl · 07-02-2007, 12:02 PM

I have one and I love it. It does need target feeding and it's so cool how wide it opens up it's mouth to eat. My cleaner shrimp usually goes over and steals it's food though, he's greedy!

kathywithbirds · 07-04-2007, 07:52 AM

I couldn't find info on them and wa-la!!! Article in Aquarium hobbyist magazine about them. Turns out a bunch of things are included in "fungiids." There's one at the LFS that's just awesome, this long, kind of loaf-looking thing with orange coloration, really intense color in the middle. They can move about, apparently, "faster" than other corals who move. Still reading on the whole mobility thing.

lcstorc · 07-04-2007, 08:17 AM

I had plate coral once that totally freaked me out when it moved. I came home from work one day and it was in a brighter spot. Frank was out of town so it had to be the coral. Then I read about them moving on their own.
Unfortunately it was one of the many corals that the flameback killed. Or at least I think that is what happened. Bad fishie.

cheeks69 · 07-04-2007, 08:18 AM

Yes they have an ability to move so should be placed on a fine sandbed. It doesn't need intense light but should be fed regularly either small pieces of shrimp, scallop squid or other meaty foods. Since it can move be careful with other substrate dwelling corals like Open Brain corals.

kathywithbirds · 07-04-2007, 09:57 AM

I am seriously considering one for my first coral purchase... after I make sure the sailfin is perfectly fine and I get my lights!!

Maybe in another month.

lcstorc · 07-04-2007, 12:38 PM

I don't think I would get one as a first coral. I would try shrooms or zoas first to get used to the whole coral thing. JMO but that is what I would do.

06-30-2007, 07:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
kathywithbirds You talkin ta ME? Join Date: May 2007 Location: Philly area, NJ Posts: 4,922 View Gallery Karma Komment	info on fungias? I am drawn to fungias, which I'm understanding is an LPS? Does it need an established tank? I have read it needs target feeding. After doing the goniopora, that's not a big deal. __________________ (\__/) (\__/) (@.@) (^.^) (")_(") (< >)

07-02-2007, 12:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
rebekwl Achilles Tang Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 842 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: info on fungias? I have one and I love it. It does need target feeding and it's so cool how wide it opens up it's mouth to eat. My cleaner shrimp usually goes over and steals it's food though, he's greedy! __________________ Rebekah Member of: Snails Are Stupid Society 90 Gallon Display w/ 2-3" LS & 100-120 lbs. LR. 20 Gal sump w/fuge that has 4" sand, LR and rubble, and Chaeto. CUC - Lots of assorted snails, 3 conchs, Serpent Starfish, Hermit Crabs, Skunk Cleaner Shrimp, 2 Sand Sifting Starfish (I think that's it). Fish - Bi-Color Blenny, Orange Spotted Prawn Goby, Scooter Blenny, Clarkii Clownfish, Yellow Watchman Goby, Fiji Devil Damsel, Tomini Tang, Sailfin Tang, Lawnmower Blenny, and Pink Skunk Clown. Corals/inverts - Pink Branching Hammer Coral, Green Branching Hammer Coral, Torch Coral, Frogspawn, Bubble Coral, Neon Green Fungia, Green Star Polyps, Cup Mushroom, Green Candy Cane, Kenya Tree, Pom Pom Xenia, Toadstool Leather, Finger Leather, Devil's Hand Leather, LOTS of shrooms (red, green, blue), Orange Sponge, Green Monti Plate, Brown Gorgonian, Blundell Buttons, Flower Pot, Zoanthids, Palys, Green BTA

07-04-2007, 07:52 AM	#3 (permalink)
kathywithbirds You talkin ta ME? Join Date: May 2007 Location: Philly area, NJ Posts: 4,922 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: info on fungias? I couldn't find info on them and wa-la!!! Article in Aquarium hobbyist magazine about them. Turns out a bunch of things are included in "fungiids." There's one at the LFS that's just awesome, this long, kind of loaf-looking thing with orange coloration, really intense color in the middle. They can move about, apparently, "faster" than other corals who move. Still reading on the whole mobility thing. __________________ (\__/) (\__/) (@.@) (^.^) (")_(") (< >)

07-04-2007, 08:17 AM	#4 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 16,432 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: info on fungias? I had plate coral once that totally freaked me out when it moved. I came home from work one day and it was in a brighter spot. Frank was out of town so it had to be the coral. Then I read about them moving on their own. Unfortunately it was one of the many corals that the flameback killed. Or at least I think that is what happened. Bad fishie. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g Jawfish enjoyment ASM answer girl. Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.

07-04-2007, 08:18 AM	#5 (permalink)
cheeks69 Wannabe Guru Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northeast Posts: 6,526 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: info on fungias? Yes they have an ability to move so should be placed on a fine sandbed. It doesn't need intense light but should be fed regularly either small pieces of shrimp, scallop squid or other meaty foods. Since it can move be careful with other substrate dwelling corals like Open Brain corals. __________________ Robert My Cube “A spirit is manifest in the laws of the Universe—a spirit vastly superior to that of man, and one in the face of which we with our modest powers must feel humble.” Albert Einstein

07-04-2007, 09:57 AM	#6 (permalink)
kathywithbirds You talkin ta ME? Join Date: May 2007 Location: Philly area, NJ Posts: 4,922 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: info on fungias? I am seriously considering one for my first coral purchase... after I make sure the sailfin is perfectly fine and I get my lights!! Maybe in another month. __________________ (\__/) (\__/) (@.@) (^.^) (")_(") (< >)

07-04-2007, 12:38 PM	#7 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 16,432 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: info on fungias? I don't think I would get one as a first coral. I would try shrooms or zoas first to get used to the whole coral thing. JMO but that is what I would do. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g Jawfish enjoyment ASM answer girl. Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.

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