Center of attention

iamkellogg · 05-25-2007, 12:16 AM

I have a few coral frags placed all over my tank and all seem to be doing fine under my lighting. I have 4-5 different kinds of Zoas, frogspawn, hammer coral, galaxia, mushrooms, ricordia, green star polyps, pink star polyps, 2 kinds of Xenia, clove polyps,toadstool and a large colt Coral. All of my coral is green, pink and purple. I would like to add something that is really amazing to be the center of attention but would be fine with what I already have in my tank. I have the room. I also want something really bright like yellow or orange or maybe red to contrast with everything. Any ideas?

Kelly

das · 05-25-2007, 06:35 AM

this is a real show piece,this tubinaria is wafered the other one we bought was cusped.They need 100% nil nitrate or algae wil spread and then over a number of weeks you will watch it slowly sufficate.

das · 05-25-2007, 06:54 AM

or sun corals,they need feeding via syringe of brine and koral fluid.But they can be trained to open during the day over a two week period,and will stay that way therefore after.They require filtration just like pergodas see the thing is that if they gain algae in a polyp that is dead its going to grow unlesss you cut it,This photo is two different versions red and yellow together,the bigger it is the easier it is to feed.they tend to be the most photographed corals issued and seem to be fairly cheap and available around here ayway.Did you have any other qustions in mind,pink is good too(mushies) replacing substrate to be as bright as posssible will renew any colour,even the ones you forgot were there and ones that are developing.

BigAl07 · 05-25-2007, 07:23 AM

Awesome pics das. LOVE those sun corals. That's what I'm going to try once I get a larger tank (out of room here).

Kelly have you looked into some shrooms? They come in SO many different and cool colors and patterns. I lucked up and got a bright purple/green stripped one that was attached to a frag I bought of zoas. It was a FREEBIE and easily a very show worthy critter. I got the frag and shroom for $14.95... almost seemed like I was robbing the shop!! Shrooms are so easy to grow and propogate and they really do have a LOT of character. One day they will be all spread out and HUGE and the next they are most like a stalk... then next thing you know they are more of a spitwad... next day all spread out and proud again!!

Whatever you get we need PICS!!

Allen

aquaman3680 · 05-25-2007, 07:35 AM

Allen, was the shroom on the zoos that I sent you? That would be cool

Matt

goldenmean · 05-25-2007, 08:51 AM

Red Open Brain
(Trachyphyllia geoffroyi)
Needs space on the substrate as he swells to 3-4 times his night time size when the lights are on

Woodstock · 05-25-2007, 08:55 AM

Beautiful corals everyone!

iamkellogg · 05-25-2007, 12:24 PM

Very beautiful! Thank you for the suggestions. It is so hard to decide.

Kelly

vdituri · 05-25-2007, 01:19 PM

Saw some solid yellow zoa's the other day.
They looked spectacular!

iamkellogg · 05-25-2007, 11:27 PM

I wish I did not live in the sticks. I have to order most of my stuff online or travel to the city where it is all overpriced. There are no local clubs here to trade with so it is hard to find good deals. It is hard to tell how something is going to look in the tank by the picture. I guess that is how I ended up with so many things so close to the same color. ;/

Kelly

BigAl07 · 05-26-2007, 02:39 PM

I got some AMAZING goodies from you but the one I am metioning above came from a LFS. It wont be long till I am gonna need more "Goodies" from you bro! Maybe (after looking through this thread) I need to get some "Center Pieces"

Allen

sorry for the slight thread HiJack... I tend to jump right in the middle at times... Kelly

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Originally Posted by aquaman3680

Allen, was the shroom on the zoos that I sent you? That would be cool

Matt

05-25-2007, 12:16 AM	#1 (permalink)
iamkellogg Star Polyps Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Owensville, IN Posts: 174 View Gallery Karma Komment	Center of attention I have a few coral frags placed all over my tank and all seem to be doing fine under my lighting. I have 4-5 different kinds of Zoas, frogspawn, hammer coral, galaxia, mushrooms, ricordia, green star polyps, pink star polyps, 2 kinds of Xenia, clove polyps,toadstool and a large colt Coral. All of my coral is green, pink and purple. I would like to add something that is really amazing to be the center of attention but would be fine with what I already have in my tank. I have the room. I also want something really bright like yellow or orange or maybe red to contrast with everything. Any ideas? Kelly __________________ 44 gallon Hex tank. 4 inch sand bed, 50 pounds live rock, orbit 24 hour light system, Seaclone Protein Skimmer. HOB Magnum Filter, 2 False Perculas. I also have a 29 gallon FO tank with an O clown. A 15 Gallon shrimp tank. A 29 gallon FW Angel tank. A 75 Gallon Oscar tank and a 10 gallon frog tank.

05-25-2007, 06:35 AM	#2 (permalink)
das Star Polyps Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Sydney,Australia Posts: 174 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Center of attention this is a real show piece,this tubinaria is wafered the other one we bought was cusped.They need 100% nil nitrate or algae wil spread and then over a number of weeks you will watch it slowly sufficate. __________________ *Member "Crabs Are Evil" Society*

05-25-2007, 06:54 AM	#3 (permalink)
das Star Polyps Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Sydney,Australia Posts: 174 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Center of attention or sun corals,they need feeding via syringe of brine and koral fluid.But they can be trained to open during the day over a two week period,and will stay that way therefore after.They require filtration just like pergodas see the thing is that if they gain algae in a polyp that is dead its going to grow unlesss you cut it,This photo is two different versions red and yellow together,the bigger it is the easier it is to feed.they tend to be the most photographed corals issued and seem to be fairly cheap and available around here ayway.Did you have any other qustions in mind,pink is good too(mushies) replacing substrate to be as bright as posssible will renew any colour,even the ones you forgot were there and ones that are developing. __________________ *Member "Crabs Are Evil" Society*

05-25-2007, 07:23 AM	#4 (permalink)
BigAl07 Reef Addict (hopeless) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Waynesville, North Carolina Posts: 10,613 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Center of attention Awesome pics das. LOVE those sun corals. That's what I'm going to try once I get a larger tank (out of room here). Kelly have you looked into some shrooms? They come in SO many different and cool colors and patterns. I lucked up and got a bright purple/green stripped one that was attached to a frag I bought of zoas. It was a FREEBIE and easily a very show worthy critter. I got the frag and shroom for $14.95... almost seemed like I was robbing the shop!! Shrooms are so easy to grow and propogate and they really do have a LOT of character. One day they will be all spread out and HUGE and the next they are most like a stalk... then next thing you know they are more of a spitwad... next day all spread out and proud again!! Whatever you get we need PICS!! Allen __________________ Allen Allen's testimonial . . ."Let Me help you help YOURSELF" (Click Here) with a SW set up there is one basic fundamental rule that we ALL should follow *When in doubt... wait it out. This means take it slow and let the tank "develop" and don't rush it. Time is your friend Ask me about how to increase your REEF budget without going without FOOD!!* Big Al's 10g Julie's (BigAl's Gal) 6g NanoCube BigAl's Slow 90g Tank Chronicle Allens OFFICE 12g Nano-Reef Reef Balls & Cakes Debt Free & Change your Family Tree!!

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05-25-2007, 12:24 PM	#8 (permalink)
iamkellogg Star Polyps Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Owensville, IN Posts: 174 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Center of attention Very beautiful! Thank you for the suggestions. It is so hard to decide. Kelly __________________ 44 gallon Hex tank. 4 inch sand bed, 50 pounds live rock, orbit 24 hour light system, Seaclone Protein Skimmer. HOB Magnum Filter, 2 False Perculas. I also have a 29 gallon FO tank with an O clown. A 15 Gallon shrimp tank. A 29 gallon FW Angel tank. A 75 Gallon Oscar tank and a 10 gallon frog tank.

05-25-2007, 01:19 PM	#9 (permalink)
vdituri Excellent Guesser :D Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento California Posts: 5,719 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Center of attention Saw some solid yellow zoa's the other day. They looked spectacular! __________________ Victor ----- People come into our lives for a reason, a season or a lifetime. When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that person. When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend and they are. They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on.

05-25-2007, 11:27 PM	#10 (permalink)
iamkellogg Star Polyps Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Owensville, IN Posts: 174 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Center of attention I wish I did not live in the sticks. I have to order most of my stuff online or travel to the city where it is all overpriced. There are no local clubs here to trade with so it is hard to find good deals. It is hard to tell how something is going to look in the tank by the picture. I guess that is how I ended up with so many things so close to the same color. ;/ Kelly __________________ 44 gallon Hex tank. 4 inch sand bed, 50 pounds live rock, orbit 24 hour light system, Seaclone Protein Skimmer. HOB Magnum Filter, 2 False Perculas. I also have a 29 gallon FO tank with an O clown. A 15 Gallon shrimp tank. A 29 gallon FW Angel tank. A 75 Gallon Oscar tank and a 10 gallon frog tank.

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