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Unread 04/06/2006, 05:11 PM   #1
Huggyjd
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How do you care for a brain coral?

Just got a nice brain coral from www.elitereef.com. How do you care for a brain? Do they like high light or low light?


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Unread 04/06/2006, 05:18 PM   #2
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They are easier to care for. Mine is in direct MH light at the bottom of my tank on the sand and does fine. I feed it Mysis and Brine shrimp a few times a week when the feeding tenticles are out at night. That's about it.


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Unread 04/06/2006, 05:21 PM   #3
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What type of brain is it? The structure of the skeleton will determine it's requirements.


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Unread 04/06/2006, 05:37 PM   #4
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I believe it was a Trachyphyllia you ordered from us Usually, placement on the bottom in the sandbed is best. these corals are kept under a variety of lighting conditions, from low to high lighting. Just make sure and adjust to the light accordingly. Maybe try and feed a small piece of squid or shrimp once a week, or so as far as feeding goes.



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Unread 04/06/2006, 05:37 PM   #5
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Not really sure what kind it is but there is a pic of it on elitereef.com


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Unread 04/06/2006, 06:16 PM   #6
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Good Luck with it, they usually don't need much care so you shouldn't have a hard time


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