I am ashamed of my self but I must ask.

1newfish · 01/28/2008, 12:04 PM

Well I went out and bought my first frags...

I did not reasearch at all, but just bought them on an impulse. So sadly I don't know there names or if I should feed something more than the light. I have tried to find them on the net but can't find a good site for ID.

If any one can help I would appreciate it. I also promise to look into my next purcharse.

Sk8r · 01/28/2008, 12:12 PM

Yes: you need the following:
salinity 1.025
temp about 80 steady give or take a degree or two.
ph 7.9-8.3
alk 8.3-9.3
cal 400-450
mg 1200-1400.
If you have an autotopoff system, take a look at the threads about Kalk. That will supply what these need.
The first is either torch or galaxia: unextended, I can't tell.
The green leopardspotted is either a frag of brain [pineapple] coral or a piece of cup coral.
The last pic is candycane [caulestra]
They are all lps stony corals.
If you will check out that "If you are interested in kalk, read this:" thread I think that will solve your problem. The link is at the bottom of this post.
Note: the torch [or galaxia] will have about a 6" reach if annoyed or hungry. The others are much less.
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...readid=1305592

mixed_reefer · 01/28/2008, 01:05 PM

That first one looks like a hairy mushroom to me. Favia maybe on the brain guy and i agree with candycane for the neon green fella. All will accept small bits of food but your water parameters and stability are just as important.

Deb91 · 01/28/2008, 01:17 PM

This site might help but it will take you some time to weed threw them.

http://www.asira.org/caresheets

Hope it helps or else something like marine depot live first for id.

rustybucket145 · 01/28/2008, 02:01 PM

How long has your tank been setup?

1newfish · 01/28/2008, 04:19 PM

this tank has been going for 1 month. 90 gallons of water sand and fish are from a 90g that was running for about 6 months.

Sk8r · 01/29/2008, 08:09 AM

Be meticulous with your tests and you should be ok.
I'd suggest starting a log: you're going to need to learn early and fast, and a log book is a very good teacher. It shows you not just today's results, but the trends and tendencies of your particular tank. One can keep corals that early: years of experience help, but the main thing is---dose cautiously into the trend, not massively after the fact.

01/28/2008, 12:04 PM	#1
1newfish Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: clinton twp, michigan Posts: 124	I am ashamed of my self but I must ask. Well I went out and bought my first frags... I did not reasearch at all, but just bought them on an impulse. So sadly I don't know there names or if I should feed something more than the light. I have tried to find them on the net but can't find a good site for ID. If any one can help I would appreciate it. I also promise to look into my next purcharse.

01/28/2008, 12:12 PM	#2
Sk8r RC Mod Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 34,628 Blog Entries: 55	Yes: you need the following: salinity 1.025 temp about 80 steady give or take a degree or two. ph 7.9-8.3 alk 8.3-9.3 cal 400-450 mg 1200-1400. If you have an autotopoff system, take a look at the threads about Kalk. That will supply what these need. The first is either torch or galaxia: unextended, I can't tell. The green leopardspotted is either a frag of brain [pineapple] coral or a piece of cup coral. The last pic is candycane [caulestra] They are all lps stony corals. If you will check out that "If you are interested in kalk, read this:" thread I think that will solve your problem. The link is at the bottom of this post. Note: the torch [or galaxia] will have about a 6" reach if annoyed or hungry. The others are much less. http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...readid=1305592 __________________ Sk8r Salinity 1.024-6; alkalinity 8.3-9.3 on KH scale; calcium 420; magnesium 1300, temp 78-80, nitrate .2. Ammonia 0. No filters: lps tank. Alk and cal won't rise if mg is low. Current Tank Info: 105g AquaVim wedge, yellow tang, sailfin blenny,royal gramma, ocellaris clown pair, yellow watchman, 100 microceriths, 25 tiny hermits, a 4" conch, 1" nassarius, recovering from 2 year hiatus with daily water change of 10%.

01/28/2008, 01:17 PM	#4
Deb91 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Scituate,Ma. Posts: 577	This site might help but it will take you some time to weed threw them. http://www.asira.org/caresheets Hope it helps or else something like marine depot live first for id. __________________ Deb Current Tank Info: None running now.

01/28/2008, 02:01 PM	#5
rustybucket145 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: valdosta, ga Posts: 3,707	How long has your tank been setup? __________________ 400gals of various tanks in the same system. Current Tank Info: 2 175w MH, 2 VH0 Actinics, Lots of Live Rock, tons of copepods, a Fat Mandarin Goby, Niger Trigger, Yellow Tang, Falco Hawkfish, Bi-Color Pseudo, numerous soft, SPS and LPS Corals

01/29/2008, 08:09 AM	#7
Sk8r RC Mod Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 34,628 Blog Entries: 55	Be meticulous with your tests and you should be ok. I'd suggest starting a log: you're going to need to learn early and fast, and a log book is a very good teacher. It shows you not just today's results, but the trends and tendencies of your particular tank. One can keep corals that early: years of experience help, but the main thing is---dose cautiously into the trend, not massively after the fact. __________________ Sk8r Salinity 1.024-6; alkalinity 8.3-9.3 on KH scale; calcium 420; magnesium 1300, temp 78-80, nitrate .2. Ammonia 0. No filters: lps tank. Alk and cal won't rise if mg is low. Current Tank Info: 105g AquaVim wedge, yellow tang, sailfin blenny,royal gramma, ocellaris clown pair, yellow watchman, 100 microceriths, 25 tiny hermits, a 4" conch, 1" nassarius, recovering from 2 year hiatus with daily water change of 10%.

01/28/2008, 01:05 PM	#3
mixed_reefer Moved On Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 516	That first one looks like a hairy mushroom to me. Favia maybe on the brain guy and i agree with candycane for the neon green fella. All will accept small bits of food but your water parameters and stability are just as important.

01/28/2008, 04:19 PM	#6
1newfish Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: clinton twp, michigan Posts: 124	this tank has been going for 1 month. 90 gallons of water sand and fish are from a 90g that was running for about 6 months.