Where does brain coral fit in the LPS/SPS?

tmcgaughey · 11/27/2008, 09:18 PM

I was looking at getting started with some real corals. Just bought a new MH fixture for CHEAP... (2x150w @14k)

With my other lights it will bring my lighting up to 5.5 watts per gallon.

I think maze brain coral is probably the coolest coral i have ever seen and I'd like to grow some and branch away from my zoas.

How hard are they? Fish and tank friendly?

DCG1286 · 11/27/2008, 09:24 PM

Fairly easy coral...your lighting will be just fine...personally I would keep him closer to the bottom...I am running 2 175W MH on my 90G...and the Brains I have are doing best mid-bottom range of the tank.

-David

tmcgaughey · 11/27/2008, 09:27 PM

Good to hear it's pretty easy.

Should I put it on the sand or on rock?

DCG1286 · 11/27/2008, 09:29 PM

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Originally posted by tmcgaughey
Good to hear it's pretty easy.

Should I put it on the sand or on rock?

I keep mine on the sand...but you can place it on the rocks as well. Your choice

-David

tmcgaughey · 11/27/2008, 09:44 PM

i'll put him on the sand - add some colors to it.

are they nice to fish and other inhabitants?

beachbumva · 11/28/2008, 01:11 AM

hmm lps ,some can go anywhere,,some very aggressive,,some semi aggresive some peaceful,,,some bottom only,,when you purchase do some research on the specific name of it along with the spot you wish it to be in and shop from there

Juruense · 11/28/2008, 11:11 AM

What kind of deal did you got on the MH with dual 150watt?

tmcgaughey · 11/28/2008, 12:18 PM

Bought it for $150 + $20 shipping.

11/27/2008, 09:18 PM	#1
tmcgaughey Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 353	Where does brain coral fit in the LPS/SPS? I was looking at getting started with some real corals. Just bought a new MH fixture for CHEAP... (2x150w @14k) With my other lights it will bring my lighting up to 5.5 watts per gallon. I think maze brain coral is probably the coolest coral i have ever seen and I'd like to grow some and branch away from my zoas. How hard are they? Fish and tank friendly?

11/27/2008, 09:24 PM	#2
DCG1286 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New York City Posts: 194	Fairly easy coral...your lighting will be just fine...personally I would keep him closer to the bottom...I am running 2 175W MH on my 90G...and the Brains I have are doing best mid-bottom range of the tank. -David __________________ Current tank: 93G SPS Reef (30x30x24") Current Tank Info: 93G SPS Reef tank

11/27/2008, 09:27 PM	#3
tmcgaughey Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 353	Good to hear it's pretty easy. Should I put it on the sand or on rock?

11/27/2008, 09:44 PM	#5
tmcgaughey Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 353	i'll put him on the sand - add some colors to it. are they nice to fish and other inhabitants?

11/28/2008, 01:11 AM	#6
beachbumva Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Hampton, Va Posts: 104	hmm lps ,some can go anywhere,,some very aggressive,,some semi aggresive some peaceful,,,some bottom only,,when you purchase do some research on the specific name of it along with the spot you wish it to be in and shop from there

11/28/2008, 11:11 AM	#7
Juruense Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Posts: 1,138	What kind of deal did you got on the MH with dual 150watt?

11/28/2008, 12:18 PM	#8
tmcgaughey Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 353	Bought it for $150 + $20 shipping.