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Discussion in 'Coral Health' started by Triplemom, Aug 29, 2009.

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  1. Reefnjunkie

    Reefnjunkie Feather Duster

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    I am sure every tank will be different, I think that is apparent from the differerent results everyone gets, I just have read/heard they prefer non direct light. I have seen plenty placed right in the bottom out in the open. It will most likely depend on how it reacts-no instructions with these guys-LOL
     
    Reefnjunkie, Oct 16, 2009
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  2. Peredhil

    Peredhil Giant Squid

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    that last one is really nice.



    My dendro is at the bottom under T5 but under shade... won't open if in direct light...
     
    Peredhil, Oct 16, 2009
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  3. Jacwil

    Jacwil Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Thx! Just picked up the SC yesterday...love it!
     
    Jacwil, Oct 16, 2009
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  4. chuckdee

    chuckdee Peppermint Shrimp

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    YAY!!! I just picked my first Dendro!! I got 3 three big heads and 2 small heads for $36.00 from my LFS!! Great deal, huh?? Online retailers should be ashamed!! I'm going to post pictures tomorrow since my lights are off.. I gotta join the club now too!!!
     
    chuckdee, Oct 16, 2009
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  5. Av8Bluewater

    Av8Bluewater Giant Squid

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    Wow that is a good deal.
     
    Av8Bluewater, Oct 16, 2009
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  6. chuckdee

    chuckdee Peppermint Shrimp

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    Here is a pic of my new dendro.. I shot it handheld, so sorry for the blur..

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    Its hard to take a picture of all the polyps. There is one big polyp in the back and a small one next to it that you cant see. I wish I could take a birds eye view pic..

    It hasn't opened up yet, but I can't wait until it does.. I want to feed it!! It was really sucked in when I got it, and it's starting to puff out slowly. This guy came all the way from Australia, so I'll let him get used to his new home before I worry.

    I fed my tank oyster eggs last night and it responded to the feeding. It looked like it was about to open up, but it didn't.. When it does, I'll take more (better) pics and post them here...
     
    chuckdee, Oct 17, 2009
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  7. Av8Bluewater

    Av8Bluewater Giant Squid

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    Sweet.. did it open up yet?
    It may not be happy from the long trip but I'm sure it will open soon.
    Mine only came from N.C to TX so it opened up right away.
     
    Av8Bluewater, Oct 17, 2009
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  8. chuckdee

    chuckdee Peppermint Shrimp

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    Still hasn't opened yet.. It looks like it wants to because I have noticed the coralites moving in and out, but not extending.. Should I try to shade it a little better?? Or just give it more time. I'd hate to bother it in the spot its in..
     
    chuckdee, Oct 17, 2009
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  9. chuckdee

    chuckdee Peppermint Shrimp

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    Do dendros even get effected by the lights?? What I mean is, do they care if they are in shade or in direct light??
     
    chuckdee, Oct 17, 2009
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  10. Av8Bluewater

    Av8Bluewater Giant Squid

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    Yeah, I have mine near the bottom and it opens up all day but and night it really opens up more.
    I think I read at vividaquariums that they can adapt to strong lights:
    Buy Dendrophyllia Online | Vivid Aquariums
     
    Av8Bluewater, Oct 18, 2009
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