My Corals

plateboy3293 · 11/20/2008, 09:31 PM

Well over the past 3 weeks I decided to get my first corals so here are my knew additions.
Green Star Polyps

Zoas If you know the name please post I see like 4 different varieties in this one

Kenya Tree

Xenia

Blue Mushroom

Rainbow Mushroom

plateboy3293 · 11/20/2008, 09:33 PM

Green Ric

Zoas Id needed

Don-Coraleone · 11/20/2008, 09:38 PM

sweet pics...

spleify · 11/20/2008, 09:56 PM

Good first corals. I would keep the Xenia, the GSP and the kenya tree seperate from any other rocks as these corals have a tendencacy to grow very fast and become overwelming.

HTH

Spleify

BuddhaKiss · 11/21/2008, 01:18 AM

As stated above, you got two of probably the most fast spreading corals out there...put some forethought into where u place them as they can (and probably will) get out of hand

plateboy3293 · 11/21/2008, 09:34 AM

I purposly got those three corals on the part that I can trade them later for more expensive coral. Don't have a lot of dough.

returnofsid · 11/21/2008, 10:12 AM

As was stated, the GSP will spread QUICKLY. Make sure to keep it away from rocks you don't want it to grow onto.

Xenia will also spread quickly so take the same precautions. However, Xenia are also able to drop polyps that will float around, land and start a new colony.

Your idea of getting these to later trade for more expensive corals may work...but doubtful. Most people with "more expensive corals" have already been through the Xenia and GSP and now want to keep it OUT of their tanks...lol.

plateboy3293 · 11/21/2008, 10:14 AM

I mean to trade it with a lfs.

greggnyce · 11/21/2008, 10:33 AM

You should put some of the xenia in your fuge, they are also good for nutrient export like macro.

returnofsid · 11/21/2008, 10:52 AM

Ahhh I see. In that case, you may do well. Xenia are usually in high demand at LFS, as is GPS, since it's a "staple" coral.

The pics of the Rainbow shroom and Rics are beautiful!!

Slakker · 11/21/2008, 10:53 AM

how about a full tank shot?

plateboy3293 · 11/21/2008, 06:32 PM

Well here is a full tank shot. I know it does not seem like much considering I don't have any live rock but I am curing about 90 lbs in my garage. My picture taking skills of my entire tank are horrible so here is the best I could get. don't mind the brown algae I just have to replace the bulb on my uv.

plateboy3293 · 11/22/2008, 02:55 PM

bump

11/20/2008, 09:31 PM	#1
plateboy3293 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hillsborough, New Jersey Posts: 1,038	My Corals Well over the past 3 weeks I decided to get my first corals so here are my knew additions. Green Star Polyps Zoas If you know the name please post I see like 4 different varieties in this one Kenya Tree Xenia Blue Mushroom Rainbow Mushroom

11/20/2008, 09:33 PM	#2
plateboy3293 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hillsborough, New Jersey Posts: 1,038	Green Ric Zoas Id needed __________________ Wars come and go but my soldiers stay eternal Current Tank Info: 155 gallon bow

11/20/2008, 09:56 PM	#4
spleify Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 9,579	Good first corals. I would keep the Xenia, the GSP and the kenya tree seperate from any other rocks as these corals have a tendencacy to grow very fast and become overwelming. HTH Spleify __________________ Make it a Great Day!!!! Current Tank Info: 60 gal SPS cube, with 25 gal refugium, 400W MH, DIY Lumenarc III, DIY skimmer, DIY stand and canopy. 40 breeder LPS with 40 gallon sump, DIY stand, 250W MH

11/21/2008, 09:34 AM	#6
plateboy3293 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hillsborough, New Jersey Posts: 1,038	I purposly got those three corals on the part that I can trade them later for more expensive coral. Don't have a lot of dough. __________________ Wars come and go but my soldiers stay eternal Current Tank Info: 155 gallon bow

11/21/2008, 10:14 AM	#8
plateboy3293 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hillsborough, New Jersey Posts: 1,038	I mean to trade it with a lfs. __________________ Wars come and go but my soldiers stay eternal Current Tank Info: 155 gallon bow

11/20/2008, 09:38 PM	#3
Don-Coraleone Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: east coast Posts: 1,478	sweet pics...

11/21/2008, 01:18 AM	#5
BuddhaKiss Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Northern Va Posts: 1,068	As stated above, you got two of probably the most fast spreading corals out there...put some forethought into where u place them as they can (and probably will) get out of hand

11/21/2008, 10:12 AM	#7
returnofsid Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 3,852	As was stated, the GSP will spread QUICKLY. Make sure to keep it away from rocks you don't want it to grow onto. Xenia will also spread quickly so take the same precautions. However, Xenia are also able to drop polyps that will float around, land and start a new colony. Your idea of getting these to later trade for more expensive corals may work...but doubtful. Most people with "more expensive corals" have already been through the Xenia and GSP and now want to keep it OUT of their tanks...lol.

11/21/2008, 10:33 AM	#9
greggnyce Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bellport, New York Posts: 1,782	You should put some of the xenia in your fuge, they are also good for nutrient export like macro. __________________ What you talkin about Mrs Lime. Current Tank Info: 120 gl oceanic tech, 30 gallon fuge, 40 gallon sump, Itech 200 skimmer, LED Lighting . Mixed reef.

11/21/2008, 10:52 AM	#10
returnofsid Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 3,852	Ahhh I see. In that case, you may do well. Xenia are usually in high demand at LFS, as is GPS, since it's a "staple" coral. The pics of the Rainbow shroom and Rics are beautiful!!

11/21/2008, 10:53 AM	#11
Slakker Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeastern Wisconsin Posts: 4,521	how about a full tank shot? __________________ -Tyler Oceanic 58RR display/20H sump/fuge thread...follow the red house. Current Tank Info: Oceanic 58g, 20H sump, AquaC EV-150, 175w Hamilton 14k + 2x39w T5HO Actinics

11/21/2008, 06:32 PM	#12
plateboy3293 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hillsborough, New Jersey Posts: 1,038	Well here is a full tank shot. I know it does not seem like much considering I don't have any live rock but I am curing about 90 lbs in my garage. My picture taking skills of my entire tank are horrible so here is the best I could get. don't mind the brown algae I just have to replace the bulb on my uv. __________________ Wars come and go but my soldiers stay eternal Current Tank Info: 155 gallon bow

11/22/2008, 02:55 PM	#13
plateboy3293 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hillsborough, New Jersey Posts: 1,038	bump