Scolymia question

mcoomer · 10/17/2009, 02:48 AM

I have a nice red one that's been in my tank for about 4 months now and appears to be quite content. When I bought it, it was attached to a small, flat piece of rock that is about 3-4" in diameter. I placed the coral on the bottom of the tank just in front of a rock overhang so that the light is a bit muted and it's shielded from direct water flow.

When I first put it in the tank the edges of the rock were still visible but now it has expanded so that I can only see the rock when it contracts during feeding. Will this guy be happy with its tissue laying on the bottom of the tank or should I find a larger rock to put under it? The bottom of the tank is mostly bare with a light dusting of sand. I was thinking of getting another relatively flat piece and hollowing it out a bit so that the rock its attached to would fit and be flush. What do you think?

Thanks,
Mike

mcoomer · 10/17/2009, 10:16 AM

So, Hilary Clinton, a rabbi, and a duck walk into this bar...

noahm · 10/17/2009, 10:55 AM

Should be fine the way it is. As long as the tissue isn't constantly rubbing against sharp stuff, it will be fine. Sounds happy where it is.

Reefun · 10/17/2009, 12:18 PM

+1 ^^^^^^^

screwsloose · 10/17/2009, 01:54 PM

an article i read on them says to leave them on the sand to disperse weight. it mentioned flesh tears from the weight if they are placed on rocks. mine is on the sand and loves it

10/17/2009, 02:48 AM	#1
mcoomer Rat Bastard! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Sammamish, WA Posts: 1,487	Scolymia question I have a nice red one that's been in my tank for about 4 months now and appears to be quite content. When I bought it, it was attached to a small, flat piece of rock that is about 3-4" in diameter. I placed the coral on the bottom of the tank just in front of a rock overhang so that the light is a bit muted and it's shielded from direct water flow. When I first put it in the tank the edges of the rock were still visible but now it has expanded so that I can only see the rock when it contracts during feeding. Will this guy be happy with its tissue laying on the bottom of the tank or should I find a larger rock to put under it? The bottom of the tank is mostly bare with a light dusting of sand. I was thinking of getting another relatively flat piece and hollowing it out a bit so that the rock its attached to would fit and be flush. What do you think? Thanks, Mike __________________ Spending exorbitant amounts of money on this hobby since 1998! My wife thought the tank would be cheaper and easier to keep than a dog...no seriously! Current Tank Info: 180 gallon mixed reef; Reeflo Barracuda, Tunze 6105 (X3), 250W Radiums with dual HQI Blue Wave 7, Reefkeeper Elite controller, custom sump with ASM G4, carbon and GFO reactors

10/17/2009, 10:16 AM	#2
mcoomer Rat Bastard! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Sammamish, WA Posts: 1,487	So, Hilary Clinton, a rabbi, and a duck walk into this bar... __________________ Spending exorbitant amounts of money on this hobby since 1998! My wife thought the tank would be cheaper and easier to keep than a dog...no seriously! Current Tank Info: 180 gallon mixed reef; Reeflo Barracuda, Tunze 6105 (X3), 250W Radiums with dual HQI Blue Wave 7, Reefkeeper Elite controller, custom sump with ASM G4, carbon and GFO reactors

10/17/2009, 10:55 AM	#3
noahm Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 2,736	Should be fine the way it is. As long as the tissue isn't constantly rubbing against sharp stuff, it will be fine. Sounds happy where it is.

10/17/2009, 12:18 PM	#4
Reefun Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 534	+1 ^^^^^^^

10/17/2009, 01:54 PM	#5
screwsloose Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: searcy, arkansas Posts: 496	an article i read on them says to leave them on the sand to disperse weight. it mentioned flesh tears from the weight if they are placed on rocks. mine is on the sand and loves it