Growing Acan Corals

redsea64 · 12/12/2010, 06:50 PM

I just received 3 new Acan Lordhowensis Frags --- they look healthy, but of course want them to grow as rapidly as possible. The tank parameters are good and I use HO lights. I use DTs, Selecon and all of the Aquavitro products including Fuel. Is there a supplement/food that anyone has tried that seems to rapidly grow skeleton and increase polyp production???

iamwrasseman · 12/12/2010, 07:58 PM

yes epoxy around the outermost polyps and they will grow over that area faster .

Agu · 12/12/2010, 09:29 PM

If you really want to stimulate growth be sure your calcium levels are high enough and feed when the feeding tentacles are out. That means target feeding after lights out. Use a wide bore plastic syringe (the kind used to give medications to small children) and gently spray the food over the tentacles. Acans can actually consume pretty large particles so anything that gets through the syringe can get eaten.

Warning, this technique can cause a significant addition to the bioload and have unintended consequences.

redsea64 · 12/16/2010, 05:38 PM

Thanks the night feeding is a what I heard is the best feeding method. Is there a food that really stimulates the feeding response ????

12/12/2010, 06:50 PM	#1
redsea64 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 35	Growing Acan Corals I just received 3 new Acan Lordhowensis Frags --- they look healthy, but of course want them to grow as rapidly as possible. The tank parameters are good and I use HO lights. I use DTs, Selecon and all of the Aquavitro products including Fuel. Is there a supplement/food that anyone has tried that seems to rapidly grow skeleton and increase polyp production???

12/12/2010, 07:58 PM	#2
iamwrasseman Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: syracuse Posts: 7,003	yes epoxy around the outermost polyps and they will grow over that area faster . __________________ This hobby certainly can put you in some weird positions ! Dave Current Tank Info: 40 freshwater,25saltwater 2000 gallons ,enough tanks for an army ?

12/12/2010, 09:29 PM	#3
Agu Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Sarasota, Florida Posts: 30,279	If you really want to stimulate growth be sure your calcium levels are high enough and feed when the feeding tentacles are out. That means target feeding after lights out. Use a wide bore plastic syringe (the kind used to give medications to small children) and gently spray the food over the tentacles. Acans can actually consume pretty large particles so anything that gets through the syringe can get eaten. Warning, this technique can cause a significant addition to the bioload and have unintended consequences. __________________ Less technology , more biology . Current Tank Info: 30 gallon half cube and 5.5, both reef tanks

12/16/2010, 05:38 PM	#4
redsea64 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 35	Acans Thanks the night feeding is a what I heard is the best feeding method. Is there a food that really stimulates the feeding response ????

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