Where would you put this Trachy?

Reef noob_ · 02/25/2018, 10:50 PM

Just picked up a gorgeous trachy today (can be seen on the right island in this pic) and am struggling with finding the proper place to stick it.

From my understanding, these corals do best when on the sand bed and can be easily cut by abrasion against rock.

I won't be able to place mine on the sand bed due to my 3" fighting conch, who would inadvertently bury/ crush it. Has anyone had success keeping these on rock work?

I was thinking of moving it to the right most portion of the left rock island where it would be partially on the sand. If it were glued in place it could fit there well and be at least somewhat protected from Dave (the conch)

Let me know what you guys think.

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AlSimmons · 02/26/2018, 11:02 AM

It looks good where it's at now IMO. You might want to use a little super glue gel to keep it in place though.

oldhead · 02/26/2018, 11:17 AM

You could always stick the conch in the sump so you can put it on the sand bed.

D-Nak · 02/26/2018, 11:40 AM

Assuming that the flow in that location isn't too high, I agree that it looks good where it's at. Epoxy would also keep it in place.

Reef noob_ · 02/26/2018, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by D-Nak

Assuming that the flow in that location isn't too high, I agree that it looks good where it's at. Epoxy would also keep it in place.

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Originally Posted by AlSimmons

It looks good where it's at now IMO. You might want to use a little super glue gel to keep it in place though.

There’s no issue with rubbing against the rock there? There’s not much flow in that area but I heard just resting on rock can be detrimental...

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SonoranReefer · 02/26/2018, 11:51 AM

I have had mine on the sand and parched on a rock near the sand. It seems to do well in either place. I have a conch as well, he has never bothered it though, at least I don’t think so.

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D-Nak · 02/26/2018, 11:56 AM

As long as the rock isn't sharp, and the tissue isn't violently bouncing on it, it should be fine. If it's fully open, that means that the location is fine.

Looking at your photo again, you can put it on the sand, in one of the two little cove areas on the left side of the tank. These areas are to the left and right of the little green coral. I highly doubt that the fighting conch will venture into those areas if the trachy is there.

mako61 · 02/26/2018, 12:03 PM

I have my trachy on the sand. I have a few fighting conchs. They go right up to him, but they dont seem to mess with at all.

Uncle99 · 02/26/2018, 12:46 PM

Have one on the rock, been there for 16 months, fully open....no problem..

Reef noob_ · 02/26/2018, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Uncle99

Have one on the rock, been there for 16 months, fully open....no problem..

Glad to hear. Im going to check it when I get home and if the conch hasn’t touched it I think it’ll stay on the sand bed. If he had messed with it, I’ll move it back into the rock and glue it. Thanks.

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02/25/2018, 10:50 PM	#1
Reef noob_ Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: holmdel, NJ Posts: 555	Where would you put this Trachy? Just picked up a gorgeous trachy today (can be seen on the right island in this pic) and am struggling with finding the proper place to stick it. From my understanding, these corals do best when on the sand bed and can be easily cut by abrasion against rock. I won't be able to place mine on the sand bed due to my 3" fighting conch, who would inadvertently bury/ crush it. Has anyone had success keeping these on rock work? I was thinking of moving it to the right most portion of the left rock island where it would be partially on the sand. If it were glued in place it could fit there well and be at least somewhat protected from Dave (the conch) Let me know what you guys think. Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk __________________ ________________________ New Build in progress http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2528685 90 gallon DT, 65 Gallon Fuge, Chinese LEDs, LPS and Soft coral reef

02/26/2018, 11:40 AM	#4
D-Nak Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 5,797	Assuming that the flow in that location isn't too high, I agree that it looks good where it's at. Epoxy would also keep it in place. __________________ Tank info: 120 gallon 48x30x20 high DT. Clownfish breeding rack in full swing: C-Quest Onyx, Bali Aquarich P1 Picasso + Rod's Onyx, wild percula + Rod's Onyx.

02/26/2018, 11:56 AM	#7
D-Nak Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 5,797	As long as the rock isn't sharp, and the tissue isn't violently bouncing on it, it should be fine. If it's fully open, that means that the location is fine. Looking at your photo again, you can put it on the sand, in one of the two little cove areas on the left side of the tank. These areas are to the left and right of the little green coral. I highly doubt that the fighting conch will venture into those areas if the trachy is there. __________________ Tank info: 120 gallon 48x30x20 high DT. Clownfish breeding rack in full swing: C-Quest Onyx, Bali Aquarich P1 Picasso + Rod's Onyx, wild percula + Rod's Onyx.

02/26/2018, 12:03 PM	#8
mako61 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Dallas Posts: 359	I have my trachy on the sand. I have a few fighting conchs. They go right up to him, but they dont seem to mess with at all. __________________ Thanks, Mako Current Tank Info: Returning Reefer - Red Sea 525XL, Mitras LX7s, Apex, check homepage for vids of tank

02/26/2018, 11:02 AM	#2
AlSimmons Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: California Posts: 2,482	It looks good where it's at now IMO. You might want to use a little super glue gel to keep it in place though.

02/26/2018, 11:17 AM	#3
oldhead Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: New Jersey Posts: 527	You could always stick the conch in the sump so you can put it on the sand bed.

02/26/2018, 11:51 AM	#6
SonoranReefer Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 51	I have had mine on the sand and parched on a rock near the sand. It seems to do well in either place. I have a conch as well, he has never bothered it though, at least I don’t think so. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

02/26/2018, 12:46 PM	#9
Uncle99 Crab Free Zone Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,906	Have one on the rock, been there for 16 months, fully open....no problem..