Quick question about frogspawn

Brando8719 · 09/15/2011, 08:39 AM

Hi,

I picked up a frogspawn coral yesterday (my first coral addition to my tank). I've been having difficulty finding a good spot for it. I finally found one and it's about 1.5-2feet away (almost directly in the line of flow) of my koralia evolution 1050gph powerhead. While in my lfs I was told that they need to be in an area of no or little flow or their heads will be torn off. Is this too much flow?

Thanks,

thegrun · 09/15/2011, 08:56 AM

I would not consider Frogspawn a low flow coral. They like a medium to medium/high flow with strong lighting. 18" from a 1050 should not be a problem. I have one sitting about 4" from a Koralia 750 and it's doing well.

RynosReef · 09/15/2011, 10:48 AM

Yep. Frogspawn need medium flow. The polyps should not be still but not being blasted either. Placement for light really depends on the light. Moderate to low light is best in my opinion for best coloration. Too much light and it will look faded and slightly transparent. For instance my frogspawn is under 2 250 watt halides in my 75g. I keep it on the bottom drectly under the light. They also do better when securely mounted to the rockwork. Just make sure you give him space as they are agressive and will sting nearby corals.

rogermccray · 09/15/2011, 10:53 AM

My fropspawn sits on the sand of my Biocube, with stock pc lights, and is very happy with the light it receives.

sporto0 · 09/15/2011, 11:05 AM

My Frogspawn extends the fullest in medium/low flow & medium light, 250w MH, bottom placement.

thebkramer · 09/15/2011, 12:54 PM

my froggie also blooms more in medium to medium low flow and middle lighting (in the middle of my tank)

Brando8719 · 09/15/2011, 07:03 PM

Thanks for all the input. It sounds like it should be ok where it is. I would consider it being under medium flow and I'm using a 400w metal halide.. and it is sitting close to the bottom of my tank. It's approx. 25in below the light. I'm assuming it will be fine under these light conditions. I can always raise and lower my light if needed. I also purchased an open brain and red-green favia so I need to take those into account too with the lights.

I was thinking of crazy gluing the frogspawn and favia where they are.. but they seem fairly secure already.

lordofthereef · 09/15/2011, 07:11 PM

They are not a low flow coral, but they are also not a direct flow coral. If you blast it directly with your powerhead, the heads WILL be torn off. Place it somewhere where the heads seem to pulsate (for lack of better words). That seems to be the best spot for me.

09/15/2011, 08:39 AM	#1
Brando8719 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ottawa, ON Posts: 112	Quick question about frogspawn Hi, I picked up a frogspawn coral yesterday (my first coral addition to my tank). I've been having difficulty finding a good spot for it. I finally found one and it's about 1.5-2feet away (almost directly in the line of flow) of my koralia evolution 1050gph powerhead. While in my lfs I was told that they need to be in an area of no or little flow or their heads will be torn off. Is this too much flow? Thanks, __________________ Brandon

09/15/2011, 12:54 PM	#6
thebkramer Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Clifton Park, NY Posts: 3,198	my froggie also blooms more in medium to medium low flow and middle lighting (in the middle of my tank) __________________ Rhonda There is NO such things as Dumb Questions!! There are However.. Dumb Answers!!! ;) ____________ Current Tank Info: 55g reef....Current Orbit SunPaq Lights, HOB Eshopps, HOB AquaClear 110, 2-1400 Koralia Powerheads & 1 Nano Koralia, 40+ lbs LR, 2" LS

09/15/2011, 07:03 PM	#7
Brando8719 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ottawa, ON Posts: 112	Thanks for all the input. It sounds like it should be ok where it is. I would consider it being under medium flow and I'm using a 400w metal halide.. and it is sitting close to the bottom of my tank. It's approx. 25in below the light. I'm assuming it will be fine under these light conditions. I can always raise and lower my light if needed. I also purchased an open brain and red-green favia so I need to take those into account too with the lights. I was thinking of crazy gluing the frogspawn and favia where they are.. but they seem fairly secure already. __________________ Brandon

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09/15/2011, 08:56 AM	#2
thegrun Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Garden Grove, Ca Posts: 17,023	I would not consider Frogspawn a low flow coral. They like a medium to medium/high flow with strong lighting. 18" from a 1050 should not be a problem. I have one sitting about 4" from a Koralia 750 and it's doing well.

09/15/2011, 10:48 AM	#3
RynosReef Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Suffolk, VA Posts: 204	Yep. Frogspawn need medium flow. The polyps should not be still but not being blasted either. Placement for light really depends on the light. Moderate to low light is best in my opinion for best coloration. Too much light and it will look faded and slightly transparent. For instance my frogspawn is under 2 250 watt halides in my 75g. I keep it on the bottom drectly under the light. They also do better when securely mounted to the rockwork. Just make sure you give him space as they are agressive and will sting nearby corals.

09/15/2011, 10:53 AM	#4
rogermccray Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 1,050	My fropspawn sits on the sand of my Biocube, with stock pc lights, and is very happy with the light it receives.

09/15/2011, 11:05 AM	#5
sporto0 Moved On Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa. Posts: 2,924	My Frogspawn extends the fullest in medium/low flow & medium light, 250w MH, bottom placement.

09/15/2011, 07:11 PM	#8
lordofthereef One reef to rule them all Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Leominster, MA Posts: 5,299	They are not a low flow coral, but they are also not a direct flow coral. If you blast it directly with your powerhead, the heads WILL be torn off. Place it somewhere where the heads seem to pulsate (for lack of better words). That seems to be the best spot for me.