New Coral - Excited & wanted to share

xmike24 · 07/10/2012, 06:38 PM

Got four new coral from Randy 3 days ago and I'm freaking excited at how well they're doing!

Frogspawn

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Duncans

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

As far as the Duncans, was there a drastic change in color due to them expanding?
Or could lighting have made that drastic change within 3 days? I'm not sure if color or size,
or a combination of both, is a determining factor for their health. Opinions?

Headed to dinner, will get photos of the Krpyto candy / Birds nest when I get back.

xmike24 · 07/10/2012, 07:16 PM

Krypto Candy

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Landolakes · 07/10/2012, 07:23 PM

I would say it's polyp extension. Mine do the same thing.

cardiffgiant · 07/10/2012, 07:48 PM

Looking good! I have a similar frog spawn and candy cane. Both have done very well for me.

Gary Majchrzak · 07/10/2012, 09:11 PM

how long until the ocellaris jump into the froggy?

xmike24 · 07/10/2012, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Gary Majchrzak

how long until the ocellaris jump into the froggy?

Not sure, however I'm hoping it's not to soon as I haven't (supported?) it? It's currently in a crevice until I decide if thats officially the location I want. I wish there were easier ways to mount frags to rock other then putty/super glue. If there are easier methods, please let the noob know.

Is it common for the ocellaris to play in frogs?

magdelan · 07/10/2012, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by xmike24

Is it common for the ocellaris to play in frogs?

They will host anything that makes them feel safe. I've even heard of them hosting a thermometer.

fwiw, I had two ocellaris that did, in fact, host my large Frogspawn.

Randy15 · 07/11/2012, 04:07 AM

Nice! Glad to see everything is doing well for you. Hope those clowns host, cool to watch.

Gary Majchrzak · 07/11/2012, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by xmike24

I wish there were easier ways to mount frags to rock other then putty/super glue. If there are easier methods, please let the noob know

gotta use them together. Putty plus superglue GEL.
Use the thick stuff. When used in conjuntion with each other the results are easy and amazing. Used separately they suck.

Randy15 · 07/11/2012, 06:48 AM

+1 on what Gary said. Mold a place with the putty then make it stay with the GEL super glue.

mr86mister · 07/11/2012, 12:47 PM

+2 for Gary's comment. Combination of both really make it a home run!

Glad to see the corals opening up quick for you. Randy always has quality stock!

guarda · 07/11/2012, 01:02 PM

if the clown gets too comfortable in the frogspawn it could wind up killing it.

magdelan · 07/11/2012, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by guarda

if the clown gets too comfortable in the frogspawn it could wind up killing it.

Tomato and Maroon clowns have more of an aggressive tendency (ie, popping tentacle in their mouth). I don't think that an Ocellaris will be much trouble.

xmike24 · 07/14/2012, 08:35 PM

Is it me or did the frogspawn double in size in literally a week?

Frogspawn - Day 7

xmike24 · 07/14/2012, 08:40 PM

Also, can anyone tell me what the following coral are?
If anyone can give both the general and scientific names that would be awesome.

Acan I'm guessing, but is there a specific name for it depending on the color?

Bottom left I'm guessing is a Ricordia mushroom. Right is? (The zoas in the back are in horrible condition. They actually came 10x worse from someone else. The current condition is pretty decent considering I thought they wouldn't make it.

This I have no idea what it is:

reefer buddy · 07/14/2012, 09:19 PM

Those red ones in the last pic look like dendros to me could be wrong fwiw

xmike24 · 07/14/2012, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by reefer buddy

Those red ones in the last pic look like dendros to me could be wrong fwiw

This is what you think they are?

briangsxr1000 · 07/14/2012, 09:54 PM

The first acan is a frag of the big colony you saw at my house. The last is a type of blasto.

reefer buddy · 07/14/2012, 10:01 PM

No sorry, I meant blasto or blastomussa

xmike24 · 07/14/2012, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by briangsxr1000

The first acan is a frag of the big colony you saw at my house. The last is a type of blasto.

Thanks, that's what I figured. Do you know what the scientific name for it is? Or are all acans under "Acanthastrea Echinata / Acanthastrea Lordhowensis" and the colors are just variation?

briangsxr1000 · 07/15/2012, 07:46 AM

"Acanthastrea Lordhowensis"

xmike24 · 07/24/2012, 01:03 PM

Is the Duncan splitting?
If so it looks like it's splitting into three...

Neoz · 07/24/2012, 01:21 PM

Nope Duncans don't "split" they grow new heads

Look around the base of the bigger heads and you'll start to see the new ones.

xmike24 · 07/24/2012, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neoz

Nope Duncans don't "split" they grow new heads

Look around the base of the bigger heads and you'll start to see the new ones.

Well I knew they grew new ones, I've seen a new one coming in already.
But when I saw the huge head (morphed?) I googled it and there were a lot of inputs from people saying that they "can do both?"

emm0909 · 07/25/2012, 09:18 AM

The blasto that you have is a Blastomussa Merletti.

07/10/2012, 06:38 PM	#1
xmike24 Dog Trainer Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 281	New Coral - Excited & wanted to share Got four new coral from Randy 3 days ago and I'm freaking excited at how well they're doing! Frogspawn Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Duncans Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 As far as the Duncans, was there a drastic change in color due to them expanding? Or could lighting have made that drastic change within 3 days? I'm not sure if color or size, or a combination of both, is a determining factor for their health. Opinions? Headed to dinner, will get photos of the Krpyto candy / Birds nest when I get back. Last edited by xmike24; 07/10/2012 at 07:15 PM.

07/10/2012, 09:11 PM	#5
Gary Majchrzak Team RC Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 41,560	congrats! how long until the ocellaris jump into the froggy? __________________ over 24 years experience with multiple types of marine aquarium systems see Upstate Reef Society Forum on RC and FB GOOGLE JUNIOR'S REEF Current Tank Info: 84x24x30 265g reef past TOTM honors

07/11/2012, 12:47 PM	#11
mr86mister Saltaholic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Liverpool, NY Posts: 1,935	+2 for Gary's comment. Combination of both really make it a home run! Glad to see the corals opening up quick for you. Randy always has quality stock! __________________ -Mike- Current Tank Info: I like turtles.....

07/14/2012, 09:54 PM	#18
briangsxr1000 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hamburg, NY Posts: 896	The first acan is a frag of the big colony you saw at my house. The last is a type of blasto. __________________ Brian Current Tank Info: Tankless atm but have my eyes open

07/15/2012, 07:46 AM	#21
briangsxr1000 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hamburg, NY Posts: 896	"Acanthastrea Lordhowensis" __________________ Brian Current Tank Info: Tankless atm but have my eyes open

07/10/2012, 07:16 PM	#2
xmike24 Dog Trainer Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 281	Krypto Candy Day 1 Day 2 Day 3

07/10/2012, 07:23 PM	#3
Landolakes Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Rochester Posts: 1,200	I would say it's polyp extension. Mine do the same thing.

07/10/2012, 07:48 PM	#4
cardiffgiant Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Tampa Posts: 3,455	Looking good! I have a similar frog spawn and candy cane. Both have done very well for me.

07/11/2012, 04:07 AM	#8
Randy15 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Henrietta ny Posts: 628	Nice! Glad to see everything is doing well for you. Hope those clowns host, cool to watch.

07/11/2012, 06:48 AM	#10
Randy15 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Henrietta ny Posts: 628	+1 on what Gary said. Mold a place with the putty then make it stay with the GEL super glue.

07/11/2012, 01:02 PM	#12
guarda Registered Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Midtown Manhattan Posts: 184	if the clown gets too comfortable in the frogspawn it could wind up killing it.

07/14/2012, 08:35 PM	#14
xmike24 Dog Trainer Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 281	Is it me or did the frogspawn double in size in literally a week? Frogspawn - Day 7

07/14/2012, 08:40 PM	#15
xmike24 Dog Trainer Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 281	Also, can anyone tell me what the following coral are? If anyone can give both the general and scientific names that would be awesome. Acan I'm guessing, but is there a specific name for it depending on the color? Bottom left I'm guessing is a Ricordia mushroom. Right is? (The zoas in the back are in horrible condition. They actually came 10x worse from someone else. The current condition is pretty decent considering I thought they wouldn't make it. This I have no idea what it is:

07/14/2012, 09:19 PM	#16
reefer buddy Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Cuba,NY Posts: 136	Those red ones in the last pic look like dendros to me could be wrong fwiw

07/14/2012, 10:01 PM	#19
reefer buddy Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Cuba,NY Posts: 136	No sorry, I meant blasto or blastomussa

07/24/2012, 01:03 PM	#22
xmike24 Dog Trainer Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 281	Is the Duncan splitting? If so it looks like it's splitting into three...

07/24/2012, 01:21 PM	#23
Neoz Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Binghamton, NY Posts: 1,582	Nope Duncans don't "split" they grow new heads Look around the base of the bigger heads and you'll start to see the new ones. __________________ Dave Live to Learn Current Tank Info: Red Sea Reefer 450 - currently in storage.

07/25/2012, 09:18 AM	#25
emm0909 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 850	The blasto that you have is a Blastomussa Merletti.